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BG12 UES

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,484 mi
Last recorded108,484 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 108,484 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 102,351 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 96,606 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 90,364 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2022 90,364 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n.s and o.s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s and o.s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,576 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 78,824 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 73,283 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 65,252 miles

stone in osr brake

Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,610 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 55,609 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,993 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,539 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,158 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 37,158 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 34,168 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 UES is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 UES registered?

BG12 UES is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is BG12 UES safe to buy?

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