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HMS 22

2012 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMS 22
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 99,116 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view & both sides swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 145,434 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases lower clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2025 93,434 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 141,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 93,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 93,405 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 138,038 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear subframe ,links and various front and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 138,038 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear subframe ,links and various front and rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 91,288 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 91,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 132,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 87,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 125,229 miles

minimum effort reached on parking brake

Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,575 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 116,884 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2019 108,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 101,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front coil springs & rubber seats not fully located in strut lower mounting plates.

Pass 3 May 2018 58,499 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 58,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 56,156 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 94,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,233 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 38,853 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,026 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 76,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 31,175 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,412 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 73,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,414 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,114 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,475 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 41,026 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,169 miles

both rear tyres on 4mm max also slight cracking around tread.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 37,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres on 4mm max also slight cracking around tread.

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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HMS 22 is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HMS 22, 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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HMS 22 is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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