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2013 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · GK13 CNC

GK13 CNC

2013 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 131,557 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW X3
Year / Origin
2013 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Sept 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
131,557 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Sept 2025
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
2993cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT test on 30 September 2024 at 131,557 miles with no recorded defects. This result indicates that the car currently meets the minimum safety and environmental standards set by the DVSA. While the history shows a failure on that same date suggests specific issues required immediate attention, the subsequent clean pass demonstrates that the owner is willing to rectify identified faults to keep the vehicle roadlegal. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, showing an average of approximately 10,120 miles per year. Between March 2022 and September 2023, the car covered 8,703 miles, representing a period of slightly lower usage. The jump of 9,568 miles between September 2023 and September 2024 shows a return to typical annual mileage levels. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is not subjected to long periods of standing, which often leads to premature degradation of rubber seals and corrosion of braking components. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most likely to fail at this mileage, as the MOT record does not specify the nature of the failures in 2022 and 2024. Given the age and mileage, a close look at the front control arm bushes and coil springs is essential, as these frequently fail on this model. Inspect the brake discs and pads for signs of thinning or binding calipers, and check the underside for structural corrosion on the sills and subframe to ensure no hidden rust is developing despite the clean test results.
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GK13 CNC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
  • 131,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT

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GK13 CNC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Oct 2026, 14:28
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X3 (GK13 CNC) between March 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 September 2024 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 (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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GK13 CNC Mileage History

  1. 29/03/2022113,284 mi
  2. 29/03/2022113,286 mi+2 mi
  3. 20/09/2023121,989 mi+8,703 mi
  4. 30/09/2024131,557 mi+9,568 mi
  5. 30/09/2024131,557 mi

Average of roughly 7,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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35
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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