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B6 DME

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,394 mi
Last recorded117,394 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 DME
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 117,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 98,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 98,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 85,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 78,359 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 72,152 miles

under shields fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2020 72,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under shields fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 45,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,853 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise undersheilds fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,744 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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B6 DME is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 B6 DME, 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 B6 DME registered?

B6 DME is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is B6 DME safe to buy?

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