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HJ12 ZKD

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,671 mi
Last recorded105,671 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 ZKD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 105,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 103,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,786 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 99,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,275 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 98,274 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 92,675 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,882 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 82,778 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2019 77,095 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,929 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,940 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HJ12 ZKD is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ12 ZKD, 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 HJ12 ZKD registered?

HJ12 ZKD is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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