CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU12 AXZ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,594 mi
Last recorded208,594 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 AXZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 208,594 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 208,594 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing X1 Wheel bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 Wheel bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 205,865 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 205,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 203,207 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 199,088 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 191,716 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 191,716 miles

Nearside Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 184,522 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 177,656 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 177,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 148,311 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,471 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,953 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU12 AXZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU12 AXZ, 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

How do I check the history of EU12 AXZ?

You can check the full history of EU12 AXZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU12 AXZ registered?

EU12 AXZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is EU12 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 AXZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU12 AXZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU12 AXZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.