2013 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · 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
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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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
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 (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))”.
GK13 CNC Mileage History
- 29/03/2022113,284 mi
- 29/03/2022113,286 mi+2 mi
- 20/09/2023121,989 mi+8,703 mi
- 30/09/2024131,557 mi+9,568 mi
- 30/09/2024131,557 mi
Average of roughly 7,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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