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BG12 OFB

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,460 mi
Last recorded197,460 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OFB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 197,460 miles

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wiring detatched

Fail 15 Jun 2026 197,459 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake pad sensor wiring detatched

Pass 5 Jun 2025 189,019 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 189,019 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 179,748 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 179,748 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 170,735 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 162,668 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 162,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 150,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 138,104 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 138,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2019 120,816 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 104,545 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 104,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,330 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 77,196 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,313 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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BG12 OFB is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BG12 OFB, 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 BG12 OFB registered?

BG12 OFB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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