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B15 PCB

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,255 mi
Last recorded61,255 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 PCB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 61,255 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 54,283 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 51,451 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 51,349 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,955 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 39,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,409 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,211 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 PCB 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 B15 PCB, 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 B15 PCB registered?

B15 PCB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is B15 PCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B15 PCB 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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