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DH12 BEX

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,192 mi
Last recorded163,192 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH12 BEX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 163,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 155,327 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2024 142,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 131,734 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 119,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn shoulders and worn too wear bars

Offside Front tyre worn shoulders and worn too wear bars

Offside Rear tyre worn shoulders and worn too wear bars

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Fail 13 Sep 2022 119,090 miles

Brake performance not tested flat tyre n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn shoulders and worn too wear bars

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front tyre worn shoulders and worn too wear bars

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

Offside Rear tyre worn shoulders and worn too wear bars

plastic sill covers fitted

tmps light on

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,099 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Fail 8 Oct 2021 103,098 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,997 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,409 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 59,249 miles

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

emissions not detected

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,654 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn (3.5.1i)

emissions not detected

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,127 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 39,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DH12 BEX is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DH12 BEX, 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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What year was DH12 BEX registered?

DH12 BEX is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is DH12 BEX safe to buy?

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