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BR54 SAW

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,222 mi
Last recorded144,222 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR54 SAW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 144,222 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2025 136,888 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 131,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 123,599 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 187,109 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 107,018 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,548 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2019 90,738 miles

Nearside 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 25 Sep 2018 66,575 miles

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,634 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 45,114 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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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BR54 SAW 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 100%.

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 BR54 SAW, 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 BR54 SAW registered?

BR54 SAW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is BR54 SAW safe to buy?

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