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B1 EMW

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,155 mi
Last recorded107,155 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 EMW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 107,155 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tires in poor perished condition and worn on inner edges , (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 107,155 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tires in poor perished condition and worn on inner edges , (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 105,947 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,794 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 89,936 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,213 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 81,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,499 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,720 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 52,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 38,252 miles

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

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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B1 EMW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B1 EMW, 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 B1 EMW registered?

B1 EMW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is B1 EMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 EMW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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