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DS61 OSR

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,109 mi
Last recorded57,109 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 OSR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 57,109 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 55,148 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 53,022 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 53,009 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brake disc backplate corroded and has come adrift.

Pass 19 Dec 2022 51,417 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 51,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 48,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 42,123 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 42,123 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 36,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play,knocking noise ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 36,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play,knocking noise ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 31,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake Pad Warning Message on Dash (3.5.1g)

Front Washer Jets Poor Spray and Gunky But Hits Windscreen and Clears

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Fog Lamp Lens Has Large Crack in It

Oil leak Transfer Box ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 26,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 19,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 10,292 miles

nsf tyer has a cut in side wall not exceding mot req advise

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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DS61 OSR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS61 OSR, 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 DS61 OSR registered?

DS61 OSR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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