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HW12 BYL

2012 BMW X3 (F25)

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,394 mi
Last recorded72,394 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X3 (F25)81,481 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 BYL
MakeBMW
ModelX3 (F25)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 72,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 68,319 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,768 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 61,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack arm

How Reliable is the BMW X3 (F25)?

Based on 510 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,521
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2
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HW12 BYL is a 2012 BMW X3 (F25) in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW X3 (F25) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 81,481 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 (F25) fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW12 BYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 (F25) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X3 (F25) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW12 BYL registered?

HW12 BYL is a 2012 BMW X3 (F25), first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is HW12 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 BYL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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