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BU11 BJK

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,766 mi
Last recorded95,766 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 BJK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 95,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights was on 2 ()

Fail 26 Jan 2026 95,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights was on 2 ()

Pass 5 Feb 2025 86,194 miles

Front Backing plates broken and loose

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 86,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Backing plates broken and loose

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,422 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2023 64,445 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 58,875 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 58,875 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 52,840 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 52,826 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 26 Feb 2020 47,296 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 36,517 miles

under trays fitted limiting full inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,591 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 35,589 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,967 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 21,361 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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BU11 BJK is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU11 BJK, 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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BU11 BJK is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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