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EX62 RCU

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,019 mi
Last recorded78,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 RCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 78,019 miles

Engine undertray is covered in oil.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 68,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 65,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,004 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2022 54,914 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,368 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 50,115 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2019 43,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 14 Feb 2019 43,648 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,899 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,503 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,222 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,968 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 28,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EX62 RCU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc 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 EX62 RCU, 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 EX62 RCU?

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What year was EX62 RCU registered?

EX62 RCU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2012.

Is EX62 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 RCU 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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