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D16 SEG

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,595 mi
Last recorded155,595 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 SEG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 155,595 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 155,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 140,108 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 140,108 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 124,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 121,067 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arm inner bushes soft and starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possibly slipper pad in steering rack ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,692 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible slipper pad ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 112,692 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible slipper pad ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 101,368 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bushes perished and soft both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 86,753 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 86,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,928 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,394 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 65,686 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 65,686 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,974 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

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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D16 SEG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D16 SEG, 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 D16 SEG registered?

D16 SEG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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