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A3 UDD

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,665 mi
Last recorded52,665 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UDD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 52,665 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lens slight damage

Offside washer jet

Fail 30 Sep 2025 52,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lens slight damage

brake wear light on

Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 47,943 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 45,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 43,193 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 2 Oct 2020 40,811 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 38,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 33,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 28,869 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 23,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,933 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 UDD is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver 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 UDD, 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 A3 UDD registered?

A3 UDD is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is A3 UDD safe to buy?

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