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DS61 SWY

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,335 mi
Last recorded122,335 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 SWY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 122,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 114,606 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 114,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 103,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 92,353 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (metal) ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,167 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2016 79,579 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,582 miles

o/s rear jacking point missing

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 SWY is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DS61 SWY, 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

How do I check the history of DS61 SWY?

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What year was DS61 SWY registered?

DS61 SWY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is DS61 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 SWY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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