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BG12 UFH

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,657 mi
Last recorded145,657 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 145,657 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel underbody shields prevent some inspection (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 145,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel underbody shields prevent some inspection (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 212,000 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 124,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,217 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Sep 2022 117,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Sep 2021 109,685 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 109,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,206 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 80,743 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 69,637 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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BG12 UFH is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UFH, 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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BG12 UFH is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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