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EE51 MAY

2012 BMW X3 (F25)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,757 mi
Last recorded144,757 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X3 (F25)81,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE51 MAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3 (F25)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 144,757 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 119,662 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,682 miles

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 104,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,859 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 98,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,366 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3 (F25)?

Based on 510 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,521
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2
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EE51 MAY is a 2012 BMW X3 (F25) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW X3 (F25) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 81,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 (F25) fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EE51 MAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 (F25) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X3 (F25) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EE51 MAY registered?

EE51 MAY is a 2012 BMW X3 (F25), first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is EE51 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EE51 MAY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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