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EY12 OZC

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,824 mi
Last recorded115,824 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 OZC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 115,824 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 115,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 107,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 99,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 91,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 83,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,971 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 69,267 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,715 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,180 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 49,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has cuts, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail, and cuts, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,795 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,780 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,464 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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EY12 OZC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 EY12 OZC, 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 EY12 OZC registered?

EY12 OZC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is EY12 OZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 OZC 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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