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BD61 XHB

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,419 mi
Last recorded148,419 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XHB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 148,419 miles

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 27 Feb 2025 140,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 131,926 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 131,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 123,807 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 114,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,001 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 97,012 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 87,369 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,168 miles

low emission diesel. no print out.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,036 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,744 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,520 miles

Slight play in Offside inner track rod ball joint.

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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BD61 XHB is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BD61 XHB, 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 BD61 XHB registered?

BD61 XHB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is BD61 XHB safe to buy?

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