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HG12 VAY

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,438 mi
Last recorded118,438 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 VAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 118,438 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 118,438 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 107,900 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 107,771 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,705 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,709 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 90,726 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 90,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 83,793 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 83,792 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,655 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,566 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,315 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,407 miles

emissions trigger point not met

Pass 29 Jun 2016 40,495 miles

trigger point not met and brake pads warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 29,663 miles

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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HG12 VAY is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG12 VAY, 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 HG12 VAY registered?

HG12 VAY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is HG12 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 VAY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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