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DK12 XZA

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,169 mi
Last recorded57,169 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 XZA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 57,169 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion on rear axle

Fail 17 Oct 2025 57,169 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion on rear axle

Pass 11 Mar 2024 51,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 51,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 46,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,403 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 40,377 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 35,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,027 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,753 miles

windscreen washers poor

Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,828 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 27,813 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 23,369 miles

both rear tyres are cracking in the tread

Fail 3 Mar 2017 23,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres are cracking in the tread

Pass 17 Feb 2016 17,816 miles

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 12,874 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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DK12 XZA 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 68.8%.

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 DK12 XZA, 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 DK12 XZA registered?

DK12 XZA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is DK12 XZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 XZA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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