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J9 OTS

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,284 mi
Last recorded77,284 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 OTS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 77,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 65,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 61,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 58,264 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 53,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 50,330 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,150 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 35,693 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 30,408 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 30,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing thin on edges

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,761 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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J9 OTS is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J9 OTS, 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 J9 OTS registered?

J9 OTS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is J9 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 OTS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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