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EK62 XBY

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,574 mi
Last recorded148,574 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 148,574 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 132,653 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 117,447 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 117,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 98,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,513 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 79,513 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 69,209 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 69,209 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,109 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,674 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,770 miles

Offside Rear inner edge bald

Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,885 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 XBY is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBY, 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 XBY registered?

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

Is EK62 XBY safe to buy?

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