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EK62 RFE

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,144 mi
Last recorded45,144 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 RFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 45,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 41,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 36,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut deep but on wheel protector region no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 34,685 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,429 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 30,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 29,405 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has minor cuts in sidewall ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 29,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also has minor cuts in sidewall ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 26,862 miles

Nearside Rear tyre got nail on outre edge

Offside Rear tyre cut on side wall

engine cover and tray obstruction not view of underside of components

Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,338 miles

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,607 miles

All brake pads just starting to wear low

Covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,205 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,009 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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EK62 RFE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK62 RFE, 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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What year was EK62 RFE registered?

EK62 RFE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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