2013 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · EM11 ASH
2013 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 130,159 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM11 ASH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 130,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM11 ASH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X3 (EM11 ASH) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative arm broken (4.1.5 (a))”.
EM11 ASH Mileage History
- 08/06/2023114,626 mi
- 07/06/2024119,202 mi+4,576 mi
- 04/06/2025124,638 mi+5,436 mi
- 04/06/2025124,638 mi
- 01/06/2026130,159 mi+5,521 mi
Average of roughly 5,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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