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D21 DRR

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,805 mi
Last recorded114,805 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 DRR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 114,805 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 114,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 102,365 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 88,127 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack thrust bushing. ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 88,127 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack thrust bushing. ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 82,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 82,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 74,137 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 74,137 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 66,838 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 60,289 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,892 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 49,892 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,811 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,433 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 19,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Reset internal headlamp height adjuster to zero

Fail 22 Feb 2016 19,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Reset internal headlamp height adjuster to zero

Pass 5 Mar 2015 6,653 miles

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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D21 DRR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D21 DRR, 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 D21 DRR registered?

D21 DRR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is D21 DRR safe to buy?

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