2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · HX13 MPF
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 54,351 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX13 MPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 54,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX13 MPF 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 (HX13 MPF) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 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: Steering (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
HX13 MPF Mileage History
- 18/09/202450,309 mi
- 19/09/202450,319 mi+10 mi
- 17/09/202552,249 mi+1,930 mi
- 17/09/202552,249 mi
- 18/09/202654,351 mi+2,102 mi
Average of roughly 2,023 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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