2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SW13 VLX
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2013. Recorded mileage 125,709 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW13 VLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 125,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW13 VLX Mileage History
- 15/11/2023113,311 mi
- 23/11/2023113,311 mi
- 08/07/2024114,509 mi+1,198 mi
- 04/11/2025125,708 mi+11,199 mi
- 06/11/2025125,709 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,274 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW13 VLX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW X3 (SW13 VLX) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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