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DKX 168X

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,979 mi
Last recorded139,979 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKX 168X
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 139,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 139,915 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails next to each other + age cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 222,457 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2025 222,457 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2024 218,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 218,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre obviously under inflated Both rear (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 133,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 133,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 131,280 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 131,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 127,250 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 125,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge & slight tear in sidewall

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Jun 2020 125,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge & slight tear in sidewall

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 121,808 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 119,334 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 116,644 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 111,523 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 110,775 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 81,787 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn on outer edges and wearing on inner edge

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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DKX 168X is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DKX 168X, 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 DKX 168X registered?

DKX 168X is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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