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DS61 XUX

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,591 mi
Last recorded90,591 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XUX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 90,591 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 90,561 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 89,103 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 89,103 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,712 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 87,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,829 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Fail 6 Feb 2023 86,829 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Offside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,560 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 85,560 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,680 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly perished

Offside Front Inner tie rod end as slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corroinison around rear sub frame

Pass 13 May 2019 78,187 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 78,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 69,723 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 60,454 miles

Oil leak engine

Fail 22 May 2017 60,454 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine

Pass 4 Feb 2016 43,857 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 32,600 miles

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 XUX is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XUX, 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 DS61 XUX registered?

DS61 XUX is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 4 February 2012.

Is DS61 XUX safe to buy?

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