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EJ12 BWM

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,271 mi
Last recorded127,271 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 BWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 127,271 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 127,235 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2025 119,595 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 112,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside side repeaters slightly dim

Pass 8 Jun 2023 105,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight play offside front (inner) steering arm

Pass 9 Jun 2022 98,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,938 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 87,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,734 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,851 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,291 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 65,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,291 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,267 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 43,502 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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EJ12 BWM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EJ12 BWM, 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 EJ12 BWM registered?

EJ12 BWM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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