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B22 PSS

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,158 mi
Last recorded156,158 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 PSS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 156,158 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 147,614 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2025 147,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2024 141,552 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 128,719 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 106,151 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 106,150 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,740 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front windscreen washers poor in operation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 54,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has cut in outer sidewall close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 43,955 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,746 miles

slight wear on outer edge on tyres

Fail 25 Feb 2015 31,746 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

slight wear on outer edge on tyres

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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B22 PSS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B22 PSS, 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 B22 PSS registered?

B22 PSS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is B22 PSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 PSS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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