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EK12 ZWE

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,460 mi
Last recorded129,460 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 ZWE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 129,460 miles

Drivers airbag slightly deteriorated

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Fail 30 Jul 2026 129,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Drivers airbag slightly deteriorated

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under trays/covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 27 Aug 2025 118,547 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 118,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 108,886 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 94,483 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged.

Fail 15 Aug 2023 94,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake backplate rotten and insecure and fouling on brake disc. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn as marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit damaged.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 78,207 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 78,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,850 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,768 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 63,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,716 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 58,716 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad warning light on (front sensor wire broken)

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,108 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 55,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 25,537 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,000 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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EK12 ZWE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK12 ZWE, 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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EK12 ZWE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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