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EA12 OGD

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,296 mi
Last recorded138,296 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 OGD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 138,296 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 137,091 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 134,098 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 130,504 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 130,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 127,238 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 Dec 2021 127,238 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,739 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,454 miles

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

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

underbody guards fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 109,321 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 92,407 miles

Oil leak Nearside front area under side of engine ()

Pass 20 May 2016 73,960 miles

Offside Front wearing low on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2016 73,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,523 miles

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

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

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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EA12 OGD 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 78.6%.

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 EA12 OGD, 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 EA12 OGD registered?

EA12 OGD is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is EA12 OGD safe to buy?

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