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BV12 XJG

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,109 mi
Last recorded121,109 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 121,109 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 121,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 113,349 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 113,349 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 101,674 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,628 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 82,571 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,690 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,155 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 64,199 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 62,847 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 56,671 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 50,102 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,506 miles

Both front tyres wearing/worn on outer edges

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 XJG 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 XJG, 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 BV12 XJG registered?

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

Is BV12 XJG safe to buy?

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