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HV12 UHP

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,014 mi
Last recorded100,014 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 100,014 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 100,011 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 89,321 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 89,316 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 77,471 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 77,048 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 66,023 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 60,299 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,999 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 55,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,706 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,329 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,257 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 UHP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP registered?

HV12 UHP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is HV12 UHP safe to buy?

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