2013 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · KE13 EAF
2013 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 98,824 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE13 EAF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 98,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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KE13 EAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X3 (KE13 EAF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
KE13 EAF Mileage History
- 05/10/202274,816 mi
- 16/10/202384,279 mi+9,463 mi
- 08/10/202490,161 mi+5,882 mi
- 20/10/202598,824 mi+8,663 mi
Average of roughly 7,894 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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