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EK12 BVB

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

176,929 mi
Last recorded176,929 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 BVB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 176,929 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 176,929 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2023 166,892 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 149,092 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 139,098 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 136,904 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 116,142 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,551 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 67,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 44,449 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,782 miles

near side wing mirror cap missing

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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EK12 BVB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK12 BVB, 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 EK12 BVB registered?

EK12 BVB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EK12 BVB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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