2013 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · TE12 SAB
2013 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 176,423 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
TE12 SAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 176,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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TE12 SAB Mileage History
- 20/07/2023120,520 mi
- 12/07/2024138,133 mi+17,613 mi
- 24/07/2025161,676 mi+23,543 mi
- 14/07/2026176,242 mi+14,566 mi
- 20/07/2026176,423 mi+181 mi
Average of roughly 18,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
TE12 SAB 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 (TE12 SAB) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (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 Rear Brake hose excessively chafed rubbed through on handbrake harness (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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