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HN12 TWC

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 TWC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 128,159 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 128,159 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 120,129 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 111,584 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 102,929 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 102,925 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,237 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 77,954 miles

dash states rear fog light problem but they are working

rear pads 2-3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,639 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 45,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,495 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)

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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HN12 TWC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN12 TWC, 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 HN12 TWC registered?

HN12 TWC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is HN12 TWC safe to buy?

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