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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

T13 VDAMOT history

T13 VDA is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 30 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
117,590 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 VDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 VDA was last recorded at 117,590 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 10,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,244 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,346 miles
Average per year
8,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,590 miles
  • 2025 – 107,244 miles
  • 2024 – 88,935 miles
  • 2023 – 86,803 miles
  • 2022 – 85,597 miles
  • 2021 – 82,031 miles
  • 2020 – 75,825 miles
  • 2019 – 63,622 miles
  • 2018 – 53,062 miles
  • 2017 – 47,994 miles
  • 2016 – 36,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,590 miles (+10,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    117,590 miles
    Test number
    324388646587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,244 miles (+18,309)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,244 miles
    Test number
    878119320908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,935 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,935 miles
    Test number
    856978279557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,803 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,803 miles
    Test number
    521601447381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,597 miles
    Test number
    413478862247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,597 miles (+3,566)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,597 miles
    Test number
    645830676447
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,031 miles (+6,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,031 miles
    Test number
    579551961769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,825 miles (+12,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,825 miles
    Test number
    178692507485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass63,622 miles (+10,560)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,622 miles
    Test number
    413845608166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,062 miles (+5,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,062 miles
    Test number
    712240283830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge almost showing ply/cord advise immediate replacment

  11. Pass47,994 miles (+11,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,994 miles
    Test number
    657232379334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge - not down to cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass36,084 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    36,084 miles
    Test number
    402866441681
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has a leak but not excessive

Questions about T13 VDA

Does T13 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 VDA is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 VDA?
The MOT on T13 VDA is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 VDA done?
T13 VDA was recorded at 117,590 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 8,183 miles a year.
Has T13 VDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 VDA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T13 VDA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T13 VDA find?
T13 VDA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front side repeater slightly discoloured; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play.

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