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EF62 LSL

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,313 mi
Last recorded127,313 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 LSL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 127,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 114,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,760 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,339 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 80,942 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 80,942 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 72,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,272 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 30,584 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,286 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 26,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 21,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,035 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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EF62 LSL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EF62 LSL, 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 EF62 LSL registered?

EF62 LSL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is EF62 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 LSL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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