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HV12 LWZ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,292 mi
Last recorded158,292 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 LWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 158,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 158,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 145,651 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 145,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 133,639 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 6 Feb 2024 133,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,503 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Feb 2022 112,553 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,416 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,633 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

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))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,234 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,161 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,846 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,922 miles

front tyres low on edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HV12 LWZ 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 HV12 LWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV12 LWZ registered?

HV12 LWZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is HV12 LWZ safe to buy?

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