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EK62 VFP

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,248 mi
Last recorded159,248 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 VFP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 159,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2025 159,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 limit. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2024 139,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 138,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,585 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,585 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 103,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,885 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 85,879 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,956 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Oct 2020 79,956 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,257 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 73,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,881 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 67,881 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 54,613 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 54,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 4 Nov 2016 44,721 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 44,721 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades worn (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,919 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 21,460 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 VFP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EK62 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

EK62 VFP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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