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A1 EKR

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,370 mi
Last recorded77,370 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EKR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 77,370 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 74,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure backing plate (1.1.19 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 74,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Pirelli Cinturato P7 245/50/18 100W Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure backing plate (1.1.19 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure back plate (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm Pirelli cintirato p7 245/50/18 100w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 72,672 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative internal adjuster inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure back plate (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm Pirelli cintirato p7 245/50/18 100w run flat (5.2.3 (e))

rear pad warning lamp on pads ok

Pass 20 Dec 2022 69,277 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 66,960 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,353 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 23 Jul 2018 49,896 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,764 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the 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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A1 EKR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 A1 EKR, 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 A1 EKR registered?

A1 EKR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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