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657 VPA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,483 mi
Last recorded89,483 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration657 VPA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 89,483 miles

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 89,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower hub ball joint both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 83,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 77,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 72,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 66,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 60,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 53,288 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 46,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,974 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread but wearing on both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread but wearing on both outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,998 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,241 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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657 VPA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 657 VPA, 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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657 VPA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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