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DA12 EKG

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,695 mi
Last recorded193,695 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 EKG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 193,695 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS Light On

Fail 9 Jun 2026 193,672 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc heatshield insecure

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS Light On

Pass 19 Jun 2025 187,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Most arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 177,087 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 177,046 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Most Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 167,318 miles

Rear surface corrosion to multiple suspension components

Fail 27 May 2023 167,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion to multiple suspension components

Pass 28 May 2022 155,616 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 149,949 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 24 May 2021 149,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 17 Jun 2020 139,762 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 129,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,196 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,271 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 88,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner shoulder

Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,939 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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DA12 EKG 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 68.8%.

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 DA12 EKG, 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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DA12 EKG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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