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B20 ARG

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,641 mi
Last recorded46,641 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 ARG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2025 46,641 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 46,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 45,822 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 45,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 44,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 43,597 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 35,230 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,831 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,606 miles

under tray's fitted making inspection of some components difficult

Pass 19 May 2015 17,127 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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B20 ARG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B20 ARG, 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 B20 ARG registered?

B20 ARG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is B20 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 ARG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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