2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · EO13 YSN
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 133,349 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO13 YSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 133,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO13 YSN 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 (EO13 YSN) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
EO13 YSN Mileage History
- 22/07/2024102,282 mi
- 23/07/2025117,168 mi+14,886 mi
- 15/07/2026132,171 mi+15,003 mi
- 16/07/2026132,170 mi-1 mi
- 08/09/2026133,349 mi+1,179 mi
Average of roughly 14,590 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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