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JA05 ZEB

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,957 mi
Last recorded187,957 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA05 ZEB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 187,957 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 185,670 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 182,046 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 179,390 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 175,864 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 166,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 151,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 150,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 131,575 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 120,589 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,282 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 101,904 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,452 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 39,413 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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JA05 ZEB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JA05 ZEB, 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 JA05 ZEB registered?

JA05 ZEB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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The MOT history for JA05 ZEB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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