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BV12 XJA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,451 mi
Last recorded138,451 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XJA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 138,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 114,240 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 114,013 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,744 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 92,817 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 90,558 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 90,558 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 86,932 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,265 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rack inner joint offside has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limits near exposing cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,072 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 26,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XJA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 XJA, 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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BV12 XJA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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