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BJ12 ZBU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,328 mi
Last recorded108,328 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 108,328 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 108,323 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Low coolant warning and no coolant in tank. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 97,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2020 92,620 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 92,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 82,628 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 71,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2017 59,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 48,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 38,526 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 ZBU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ12 ZBU, 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 ZBU registered?

BJ12 ZBU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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