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A3 RRB

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,107 mi
Last recorded48,107 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RRB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 48,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 46,316 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 43,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,722 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 37,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 35,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 27,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 22,760 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 17 Sep 2015 16,364 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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A3 RRB 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 A3 RRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 RRB registered?

A3 RRB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is A3 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RRB 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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