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E18 ARG

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,554 mi
Last recorded104,554 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 ARG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 104,554 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 94,788 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 85,789 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 77,788 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread cannot confirm if deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,568 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 51,545 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 47,572 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,369 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 47,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + worn devoid of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn lower on far inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,446 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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E18 ARG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 E18 ARG, 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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What year was E18 ARG registered?

E18 ARG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is E18 ARG safe to buy?

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