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E3 MUA

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,235 mi
Last recorded143,235 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 MUA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 143,235 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion on suspension components and underside.

Fail 6 Aug 2026 143,231 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle has slight corrosion on suspension components and underside.

Pass 12 Aug 2025 134,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 124,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 113,350 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,419 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,562 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 82,965 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,026 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,778 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 63,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,894 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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E3 MUA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E3 MUA, 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 E3 MUA registered?

E3 MUA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is E3 MUA safe to buy?

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