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A4 OFR

2013 BMW X3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,443 mi
Last recorded143,443 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OFR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 143,443 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 133,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Pass 28 May 2025 140,601 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 120,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 136,998 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 108,610 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 132,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 97,096 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 124,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 124,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 116,542 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 82,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,163 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,396 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 102,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 64,453 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 91,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear bumper damage

Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,613 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,613 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,025 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 79,507 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

The EML warning light is on.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,895 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,015 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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A4 OFR is a 2013 BMW X3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 69,256 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 OFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 OFR registered?

A4 OFR is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 25 February 2013.

Is A4 OFR safe to buy?

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