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EN12 WHK

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,839 mi
Last recorded156,839 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN12 WHK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 156,839 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 144,338 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 144,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 131,432 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 119,000 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 119,000 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 118,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on both side (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,085 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 116,085 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 112,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 107,956 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 101,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,252 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 94,235 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings inner tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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EN12 WHK is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EN12 WHK, 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 EN12 WHK registered?

EN12 WHK is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is EN12 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN12 WHK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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