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DV54 NKS

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,489 mi
Last recorded104,489 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 NKS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 104,489 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track Rod/Rack End Slight Play

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 86,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 65,197 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 58,214 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 2.0mm also smooth on inner edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 52,863 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 52,863 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 51,526 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 48,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm worn almost smooth on edges, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm smooth edges, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 42,712 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jan 2018 35,895 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 29,058 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin indeed (pass by virtue of no approved device to measure pad thickness) (3.5.1g)

Rear both tyres badly scrubbed and starting to degrade (pass by virtue of dual tread guidance)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 22,104 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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DV54 NKS is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DV54 NKS, 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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DV54 NKS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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