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HV12 TXS

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,972 mi
Last recorded114,972 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 TXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 114,972 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 104,432 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 104,432 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,982 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 94,981 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 88,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front/angled arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering knock/play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 72,040 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,621 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 57,621 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,649 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,368 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 30,412 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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HV12 TXS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXS, 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 HV12 TXS registered?

HV12 TXS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is HV12 TXS safe to buy?

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