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BU11 OPE

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,845 mi
Last recorded88,845 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 OPE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 88,845 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 86,168 miles

Tyre slightly damaged front & nsr tyres treadd out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2024 86,136 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged front & nsr tyres treadd out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,531 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 79,866 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 79,641 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 75,679 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,114 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,865 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))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,013 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,789 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 39,886 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,712 miles

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)

nsf tyre worn smooth outer edge close to cords exposing

osf tyre worn smooth inner edge close to cords exposing

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 OPE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BU11 OPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU11 OPE registered?

BU11 OPE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BU11 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 OPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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