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HK12 BVT

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,063 mi
Last recorded137,063 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 BVT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 137,063 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 131,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake dust cover plate loose.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 125,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Only just met criteria (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 125,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Only just met criteria (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,625 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2021 114,629 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 114,629 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,223 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 94,958 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 94,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,866 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 70,301 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,177 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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HK12 BVT is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 HK12 BVT, 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 HK12 BVT registered?

HK12 BVT is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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