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EA12 VML

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,702 mi
Last recorded147,702 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VML
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2024 147,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 142,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 134,876 miles

Front tyres are low on edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced condensated light unit. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp is condensated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2022 124,299 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 113,502 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 99,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,482 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,698 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 57,522 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2016 47,923 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 33,258 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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EA12 VML is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA12 VML, 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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EA12 VML is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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