CarVerify

Free Car Check

31 EL

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,423 mi
Last recorded22,423 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration31 EL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 22,423 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 22,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 21,543 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 20,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam placed on passengers seat ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 19,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam placed on passengers seat ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 18,689 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 18,033 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 17,112 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 15,463 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 7 Sep 2017 12,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 10,466 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 7,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 5,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

31 EL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,287 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 31 EL, 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 14 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 31 EL?

You can check the full history of 31 EL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 31 EL registered?

31 EL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is 31 EL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 31 EL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 31 EL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 31 EL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.