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D1 KDB

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

239,802 mi
Last recorded239,802 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 KDB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 239,802 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 232,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 214,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 199,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked due to seats down

Fail 12 Feb 2021 199,810 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked due to seats down

Pass 5 Mar 2020 185,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 167,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 167,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 153,258 miles

Front engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 153,258 miles

Front engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 136,880 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 136,880 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' items on interior mirror (8.3.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

can't check sills fully kit fitted

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,527 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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D1 KDB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D1 KDB, 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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D1 KDB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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