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EJ12 DNU

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,321 mi
Last recorded89,321 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DNU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,321 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 89,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,919 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front front brake discs shields damaged

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp loose

squeaky noise coming from engine

Pass 24 Oct 2023 84,810 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 84,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,474 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 81,474 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,714 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,042 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,884 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 65,884 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 57,651 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower middle of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 40,359 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 31,517 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 24,682 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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 DNU 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 70.6%.

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 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 DNU, 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 DNU registered?

EJ12 DNU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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