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BJ12 OOA

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,937 mi
Last recorded137,937 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 OOA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 137,937 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 128,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 123,128 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 108,806 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 102,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2018 79,467 miles

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

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

full vehicle under-tray(s) fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Fail 21 May 2018 79,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre SAWTOOTHING AT INNER EDGE ()

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

full vehicle under-tray(s) fitted, not allowing a full inspection

nearside rear tyre valve seriously damaged

Pass 18 May 2017 70,354 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn low at edges

Pass 24 May 2016 59,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 49,203 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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BJ12 OOA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BJ12 OOA, 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 BJ12 OOA registered?

BJ12 OOA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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