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BJ62 EWL

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,083 mi
Last recorded100,083 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 EWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 100,083 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 99,969 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,369 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 92,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 88,473 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,028 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 80,521 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 76,280 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 72,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2017 72,293 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,948 miles

Near side front inner brake pad wearing thin

Near side front roadwheel inner bead rim distorted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2015 58,948 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side front roadwheel inner bead rim distorted

Off side front tyre 78% worn

Both rear tyres 94% worn.

Near side front inner brake pad wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ62 EWL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ62 EWL, 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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BJ62 EWL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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