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B5 VKC

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,376 mi
Last recorded151,376 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 VKC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 151,376 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 141,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,726 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 127,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 108,395 miles

both front inner brake pads getting low approx 3mm left?

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 87,914 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,891 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,109 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,695 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,472 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,097 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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B5 VKC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 B5 VKC, 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 B5 VKC registered?

B5 VKC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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