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DS12 XHY

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,183 mi
Last recorded94,183 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 94,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 88,741 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 83,209 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass broken.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split off.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split off.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 74,617 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp cracked

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber gaiter detached

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber gaiter detached

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Dec 2022 74,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No noise from pump (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 69,670 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 69,667 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 65,006 miles

Nearside Rear inner side lamp inop

Pass 27 Jun 2019 58,317 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2256017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads getting low

rear pads close to limit

both rear + osf tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 45,976 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,158 miles

all covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

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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DS12 XHY is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS12 XHY, 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 DS12 XHY registered?

DS12 XHY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DS12 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 XHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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