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B3 XAH

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,153 mi
Last recorded103,153 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XAH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 103,153 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 96,909 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,661 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,513 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 71,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,369 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,224 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,067 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 52,067 miles

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,007 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B3 XAH is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver 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 B3 XAH, 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 B3 XAH registered?

B3 XAH is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is B3 XAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 XAH 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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