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BM51 SON

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,648 mi
Last recorded133,648 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM51 SON
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 133,648 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 133,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 128,803 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 128,786 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,729 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 114,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 109,617 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,059 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,822 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 68,468 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2015 64,465 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose caliper bolt loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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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BM51 SON 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 BM51 SON, 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 BM51 SON registered?

BM51 SON is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BM51 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM51 SON shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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