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DA12 LGN

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,434 mi
Last recorded191,434 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 LGN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 191,434 miles

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

Undertrays etc fitted restricting inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2025 169,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Undertrays etc fitted restricting inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2024 145,226 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 145,201 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 118,121 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 95,319 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 83,927 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 83,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,656 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,656 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,315 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,756 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 62,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 62,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 51,998 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 42,866 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 30,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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DA12 LGN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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