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HU51 MAS

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,390 mi
Last recorded118,390 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU51 MAS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 118,390 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocks rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2025 113,743 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocks rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 102,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 97,600 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 97,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 89,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advised replace! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,640 miles

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

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

unable to inspect inner front and rear pads

Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,030 miles

no print out due to diesel low emission

Pass 19 Dec 2016 48,912 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 38,570 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,324 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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HU51 MAS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue 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 HU51 MAS, 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 HU51 MAS registered?

HU51 MAS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is HU51 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU51 MAS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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