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EJ12 DAU

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,954 mi
Last recorded110,954 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 110,954 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 110,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 102,501 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,119 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 95,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,846 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 87,846 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,499 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 71,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 64,062 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 47,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 27,152 miles

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

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

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

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 DAU is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ12 DAU, 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 EJ12 DAU registered?

EJ12 DAU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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