2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GJ13 OBF
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 152,934 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ13 OBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 152,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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GJ13 OBF 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 (GJ13 OBF) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also on 1.6mm-2mm 2”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GJ13 OBF Mileage History
- 23/04/2024138,263 mi
- 26/04/2024138,346 mi+83 mi
- 09/04/2025142,907 mi+4,561 mi
- 14/04/2025143,406 mi+499 mi
- 11/05/2026152,934 mi+9,528 mi
Average of roughly 7,165 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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