2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · T27 TAX
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 263,992 km. MOT expired on 04 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 263,992 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T27 TAX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 263,992 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
T27 TAX 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 (T27 TAX) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 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 (4 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
T27 TAX Odometer History
- 10/10/2022205,637 km
- 23/10/2023146,702 mi
- 02/05/2025263,977 km
- 06/05/2025263,992 km+15 km
Average of roughly 22,696 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Transfer Case Failure (xDrive)Serious
The transfer case wears quickly if tyre circumferences differ or the fluid is never changed, leading to expensive judder and shunt under acceleration.
- N47 Timing Chain StretchSerious
Early 20d cars carry the familiar rear-chain risk. In an X3 it is often ignored until the bill is very large because the engine otherwise feels fine.
- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
The X3 weight and UK road conditions make rear springs a regular wear point, sometimes only noticed when the MOT tester spots a broken bottom coil.
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