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BW54 REN

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,839 mi
Last recorded116,839 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 REN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 116,839 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2025 116,839 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,453 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,332 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play in ball joint

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2021 96,072 miles

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Fail 8 Nov 2021 96,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays + engine covers fitted when tested

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,389 miles

Protective undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 82,894 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2019 82,893 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,798 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,274 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 67,274 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,317 miles

under trays + engine bay covers fitted when tested

Pass 30 Nov 2015 51,403 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BW54 REN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BW54 REN, 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

How do I check the history of BW54 REN?

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What year was BW54 REN registered?

BW54 REN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is BW54 REN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW54 REN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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