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DV12 VTT

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,769 mi
Last recorded137,769 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VTT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 137,769 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 119,135 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 105,886 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 91,870 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,719 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,239 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 76,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 71,527 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,962 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 56,522 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,379 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,648 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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DV12 VTT is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV12 VTT, 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 DV12 VTT registered?

DV12 VTT is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DV12 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 VTT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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