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BT12 VNV

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,306 mi
Last recorded83,306 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VNV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 83,306 miles

Offside Front brake disc guards insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2025 77,440 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 71,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 69,445 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,579 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,493 miles

engine covers fitted

slight play in os rack

Fail 17 Aug 2021 62,492 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

slight play in os rack

Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,013 miles

engine,under and sill covers fitted

nail in nsr tyre

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2020 58,013 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf lower rear ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine,under and sill covers fitted

nail in nsr tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,709 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

Fail 22 Aug 2019 26,694 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low os (4.1.2 (a))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front brake discs wearing

Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,337 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 49,325 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 49,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,336 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,001 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 VNV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT12 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

BT12 VNV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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