CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE12 WHL

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,455 mi
Last recorded123,455 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 WHL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 123,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 123,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 111,822 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 111,711 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,705 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 98,705 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,803 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,647 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,941 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,887 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 48,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2018 48,715 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,715 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 43,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,313 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 37,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,151 miles

nsr tyre 3mm

slight play in osf inner track arm

Fail 8 Apr 2015 30,151 miles

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

nsr tyre 3mm

slight play in osf inner track arm

strong advise - osf tyre worn close to legal limit and badly worn

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE12 WHL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DE12 WHL, 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

How do I check the history of DE12 WHL?

You can check the full history of DE12 WHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE12 WHL registered?

DE12 WHL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DE12 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 WHL shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE12 WHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE12 WHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.