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DA12 HLC

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,849 mi
Last recorded91,849 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 HLC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 91,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,098 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,514 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 80,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 74,504 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 74,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 69,370 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,109 miles

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

plastic under trays + engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 57,616 miles

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable some play felt (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Plastic under trays + engine covers fitted

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,616 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft damaged but serviceable some play felt (6.1.7 (e))

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

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

Plastic under trays + engine covers fitted

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,541 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 48,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 48,541 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 48,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 39,760 miles

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

Under trays fitted throughtout

Pass 20 Dec 2016 31,136 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,816 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,495 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 HLC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DA12 HLC, 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 HLC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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