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BU12 ZHE

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,722 mi
Last recorded157,722 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 ZHE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 157,722 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 133,362 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2023 133,362 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2022 110,000 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 109,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 89,525 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2021 89,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2020 67,355 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,443 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,196 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

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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BU12 ZHE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU12 ZHE, 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 BU12 ZHE registered?

BU12 ZHE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BU12 ZHE safe to buy?

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