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6 MPS

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,109 mi
Last recorded79,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 MPS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 79,109 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 79,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 73,087 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low inner edges

offside front tyre tread wearing low inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,887 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 63,735 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 58,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,815 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,291 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 47,291 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 41,454 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,425 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 24,183 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 24,183 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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6 MPS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 6 MPS, 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 6 MPS registered?

6 MPS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is 6 MPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 MPS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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