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DU12 UOX

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,200 mi
Last recorded165,200 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UOX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 165,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 155,705 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2024 133,661 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 121,065 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 115,775 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 115,775 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 106,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 99,713 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 99,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,283 miles

Emissions very clean no reading detected plate limit .57 l/m

Pass 23 Apr 2018 74,378 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on edge-outer and inner. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 49,883 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 49,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,476 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DU12 UOX is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU12 UOX, 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 DU12 UOX registered?

DU12 UOX is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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