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BR09 MCB

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

117,754 mi
Last recorded117,754 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR09 MCB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 117,754 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 103,227 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres reading 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald inner edge and reading 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 90,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 88,022 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,668 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,418 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,910 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 62,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,083 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,763 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,215 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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BR09 MCB is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BR09 MCB, 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 BR09 MCB registered?

BR09 MCB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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