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DA12 UOS

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,879 mi
Last recorded137,879 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 137,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 135,159 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 131,813 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 131,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 127,602 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,433 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 120,038 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 116,190 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 107,566 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 99,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 99,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both have no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 93,395 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 91,367 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 73,495 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 UOS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UOS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA12 UOS registered?

DA12 UOS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is DA12 UOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 UOS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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