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EK12 WFM

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,318 mi
Last recorded96,318 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 WFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 96,318 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to minimum requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,543 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 75,747 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 69,153 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 69,153 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,878 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 47,461 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,747 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 36,021 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre balding on edges and punctured

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn low outer edge.

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 WFM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EK12 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

EK12 WFM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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