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EF62 LHH

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,407 mi
Last recorded73,407 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 LHH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 73,407 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2026 73,403 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2023 72,427 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 68,314 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 68,314 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 63,319 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 63,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 60,169 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 60,169 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 53,022 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 53,011 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 46,216 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 46,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2017 38,708 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 34,548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,925 miles

Rear Outer 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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EF62 LHH is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF62 LHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF62 LHH registered?

EF62 LHH is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 December 2012.

Is EF62 LHH safe to buy?

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