2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · RK63 VFP
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 88,632 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK63 VFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 88,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK63 VFP 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 (RK63 VFP) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RK63 VFP Mileage History
- 30/08/202372,271 mi
- 04/09/202478,036 mi+5,765 mi
- 20/08/202582,801 mi+4,765 mi
- 17/08/202688,631 mi+5,830 mi
- 17/08/202688,632 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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