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A13 JGW

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,642 mi
Last recorded120,642 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 JGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 120,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 115,597 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 110,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 105,134 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 99,194 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 94,789 miles

Front Washers weak, still reach windscreen

Offside Front Disc grease cover becoming loose, still secure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2021 94,788 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Faulty (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Washers weak, still reach windscreen

Offside Front Disc grease cover becoming loose, still secure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2020 89,586 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 89,586 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 89,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

4x4 fault warnings

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

Pass 22 May 2019 82,786 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 74,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 65,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 51,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2015 40,710 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 JGW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JGW, 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 JGW registered?

A13 JGW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is A13 JGW safe to buy?

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