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E5 UAS

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,829 mi
Last recorded133,829 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 UAS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 133,829 miles

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

Offside Front slight play steering rack track rod .

Fail 29 May 2026 133,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play steering rack track rod .

Pass 4 Jun 2025 122,392 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 May 2024 105,961 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod has play

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

Pass 29 May 2023 88,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod (drumstick) has play and knocking

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,180 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 72,164 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 63,580 miles

day time running lamps fitted aftermarket system not causing any issues

Fail 22 Apr 2021 63,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

day time running lamps fitted aftermarket system not causing any issues

Pass 14 May 2020 60,407 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 53,747 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 45,488 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 44,339 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 44,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 36,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Feb 2016 31,306 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 31,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 24,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 24,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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E5 UAS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 E5 UAS, 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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E5 UAS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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