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3 KDL

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,259 mi
Last recorded41,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 KDL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 41,259 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 32,243 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 32,242 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 30,573 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 28,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 27,058 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 25,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake Disc Backing Plate Partially Insecure

Offside Front Brake Disc Backing Plate Partially Insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2019 23,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,702 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 16,886 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 14,166 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 10,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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3 KDL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 3 KDL, 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.

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What year was 3 KDL registered?

3 KDL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is 3 KDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 KDL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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