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G18 NBB

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,253 mi
Last recorded93,253 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 NBB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 93,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 81,701 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 78,424 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 78,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,761 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,500 miles

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

n/s side repeater in op

Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,580 miles

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

washer pipe under bonnet split

Pass 12 Apr 2019 46,178 miles

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

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat

under tray fitted to vehicle unable to see some testable items

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,764 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 28,464 miles

Nearside Rear jacking up rubber missing

Offside Rear brake pad sencer not connect to the pads

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 22,203 miles

both front tyres bold on outer edges

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has nail in thread

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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G18 NBB 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 G18 NBB, 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.

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What year was G18 NBB registered?

G18 NBB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is G18 NBB safe to buy?

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