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EA12 WCL

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,378 mi
Last recorded108,378 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 WCL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 108,378 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 95,395 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 86,440 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,179 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 80,806 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2020 77,965 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Dec 2020 77,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 75,049 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 68,125 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2017 61,249 miles

Offside sterring rack inner joint has a slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2016 50,307 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,543 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 WCL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

EA12 WCL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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