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A13 DAC

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,186 mi
Last recorded83,186 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 DAC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 83,186 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 83,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 79,004 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 76,454 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,450 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 62,311 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 54,078 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 47,675 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 38,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2017 28,872 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 16,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 9,520 miles

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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A13 DAC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 A13 DAC, 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 A13 DAC registered?

A13 DAC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is A13 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 DAC 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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