2013 BMW X3 · 26,437 MOT tests
2013 BMW X3 reliability
2013 BMW X3s fail 25.3% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 X3 years (26,437 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- 25.3%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 89,128
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,437
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 13.7% of tests fail here (5% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 BMW X3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.7%
- Tyres5.9%
- Suspension4.3%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Steering0.9%
- Wheels0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Side repeater not working 4.7%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.17%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.07%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.03%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.76%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.6%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.12%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (12.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.01%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.87%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.73%)
Other years
Every BMW X3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 BMW X3 reliable?
2013 BMW X3s fail 25.3% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 18 X3 years (26,437 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 BMW X3 MOT?
Most often side repeater not working (4.7% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.17% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (2.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 BMW X3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 BMW X3 shows 89,128 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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