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E320 MAC

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

103,022 mi
Last recorded103,022 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE320 MAC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 103,022 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 92,174 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 92,173 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 127,903 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 127,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2024 75,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 125,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 61,818 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 111,781 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 49,863 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,770 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 46,769 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,364 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 90,348 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 44,343 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 44,342 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,951 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 41,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 63,652 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 37,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 54,056 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 34,500 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 34,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 34,467 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,558 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 29,933 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,043 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2015 23,654 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 23,654 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,542 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 19,031 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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E320 MAC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 E320 MAC, 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 E320 MAC registered?

E320 MAC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is E320 MAC safe to buy?

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