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EU12 PHA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,051 mi
Last recorded138,051 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 PHA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,051 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 133,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 127,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,410 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 118,292 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 110,610 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 110,610 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,202 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 97,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,664 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,474 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,681 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,085 miles

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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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EU12 PHA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EU12 PHA, 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 EU12 PHA registered?

EU12 PHA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is EU12 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 PHA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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