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BV12 XHM

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,670 mi
Last recorded106,670 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XHM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 106,670 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 97,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 97,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 85,464 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,609 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 72,070 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED UPPER AND LOWER NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS .

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,343 miles

Engine covers fitted upper and lower not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,256 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,334 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 62,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,146 miles

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

Underpanels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2015 54,000 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 48,990 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BV12 XHM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 BV12 XHM, 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 BV12 XHM registered?

BV12 XHM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 XHM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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