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BD12 VUG

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,780 mi
Last recorded166,780 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 VUG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 166,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s front lower front ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s front lower rear arms ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s +o/s front lower front arms bushes warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 166,780 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced n/s+o/s front headlights light output reduces when indicators come on and headlight bulbs flash (4.1.4 (b))

Position lamp not working n/s+o/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s front lower front ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s front lower rear arms ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s +o/s front lower front arms bushes warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 148,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 137,360 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 128,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2022 128,596 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 122,100 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2020 114,588 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,677 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 98,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 89,325 miles

Front under guards fitted obscuring some suspension components

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 89,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front under guards fitted obscuring some suspension components

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

Pass 6 May 2016 76,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,586 miles

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

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

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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BD12 VUG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey 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 BD12 VUG, 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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BD12 VUG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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