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EG12 XKP

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,461 mi
Last recorded137,461 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XKP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 137,461 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 137,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 134,131 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 134,121 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED type. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 124,525 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 124,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,235 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 121,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 103,083 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,702 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 90,702 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 66,443 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,025 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,525 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 37,126 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,865 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 36,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EG12 XKP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EG12 XKP, 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 EG12 XKP registered?

EG12 XKP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is EG12 XKP safe to buy?

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