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DL12 BGE

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,078 mi
Last recorded120,078 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 BGE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 120,078 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 112,321 miles

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

Rear tyres worn low 275/40/19

Fail 11 Oct 2024 112,096 miles

Side repeater not working Also insecure (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyres worn low 275/40/19

Pass 10 Oct 2023 102,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,138 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 91,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 77,720 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 77,720 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,008 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2020 72,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,401 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,197 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 29,267 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 275/40r19 (4.1.E.1)

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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DL12 BGE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DL12 BGE, 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 DL12 BGE registered?

DL12 BGE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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