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J6 VTH

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,594 mi
Last recorded113,594 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 VTH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 113,594 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 101,883 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 101,883 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,492 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2024 90,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,510 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2023 77,510 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,744 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2021 55,194 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 55,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inner edge, recommend replacing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 48,482 miles

Front pads worn

Pass 1 May 2019 39,567 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 33,507 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Fail 2 May 2018 33,507 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

N/S/F tyre tread cut , tyre wearing on outer edges

O/S/F tyre tread cut , tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 May 2017 22,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 16,966 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 15,542 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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J6 VTH is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J6 VTH, 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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J6 VTH is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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