2013 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · VE13 FON
2013 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 120,387 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE13 FON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 120,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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VE13 FON 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 (VE13 FON) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
VE13 FON Mileage History
- 18/07/2024107,495 mi
- 15/07/2025113,839 mi+6,344 mi
- 23/07/2025113,896 mi+57 mi
- 06/07/2026120,387 mi+6,491 mi
- 06/07/2026120,387 mi
Average of roughly 6,557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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