2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · S16 VAT
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 105,200 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S16 VAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 105,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S16 VAT Mileage History
- 31/10/202487,704 mi
- 25/04/202589,996 mi+2,292 mi
- 29/04/202589,996 mi
- 22/04/2026105,107 mi+15,111 mi
- 24/04/2026105,200 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 11,834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S16 VAT MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X3 (S16 VAT) between October 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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