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B15 JNP

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,880 mi
Last recorded136,880 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 JNP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 136,880 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 136,880 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 124,952 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,094 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2023 115,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 106,795 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Substantial play in both joints ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 106,795 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Substantial play in both joints ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 98,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,962 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 86,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 68,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,027 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 56,568 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,957 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,048 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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B15 JNP is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B15 JNP, 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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B15 JNP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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