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DPF 1

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,116 mi
Last recorded133,116 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPF 1
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 133,116 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 122,216 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Slight oil leak engine area

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,508 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 105,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre has got bulge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 105,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre has got bulge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 97,098 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 97,098 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,685 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,954 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,099 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,726 miles

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

MIL ON

Offside Front inner arm steering play

Pass 7 Jan 2016 53,257 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DPF 1 is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPF 1, 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 DPF 1 registered?

DPF 1 is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is DPF 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPF 1 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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