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HG12 VCF

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,011 mi
Last recorded125,011 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 VCF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 125,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 111,757 miles

Engine/body covers fitted to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 101,391 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,872 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 91,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,443 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 70,570 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,249 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 61,249 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 51,719 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 51,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers smearing slighly

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 VCF 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 78.6%.

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 HG12 VCF, 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 HG12 VCF?

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What year was HG12 VCF registered?

HG12 VCF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is HG12 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 VCF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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