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HD12 OER

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,828 mi
Last recorded111,828 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 OER
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 111,828 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 111,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 89,869 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 89,866 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 85,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 73,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 67,331 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2021 67,330 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 63,425 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 63,423 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2019 56,741 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,104 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 31,591 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 30,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sticker moved out of swept area (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,364 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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HD12 OER is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HD12 OER, 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 HD12 OER registered?

HD12 OER is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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