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BT12 EPV

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,010 mi
Last recorded172,010 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 EPV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 172,010 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 172,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 158,967 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly unevenly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.5 - 3.0 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Slightly dimmer (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components

Pass 9 Nov 2023 144,709 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 144,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 76,448 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 64,267 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,816 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 39,515 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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BT12 EPV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT12 EPV, 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 BT12 EPV registered?

BT12 EPV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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