2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · KM08 DSM
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2013. Recorded mileage 104,713 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM08 DSM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 104,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM08 DSM 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 (KM08 DSM) between September 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
KM08 DSM Mileage History
- 14/09/202387,277 mi
- 16/09/202387,283 mi+6 mi
- 28/02/202488,925 mi+1,642 mi
- 21/02/202597,029 mi+8,104 mi
- 26/02/2026104,713 mi+7,684 mi
Average of roughly 7,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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