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JA54 JBA

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

149,696 mi
Last recorded149,696 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA54 JBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 149,696 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 141,460 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 130,995 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 123,765 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 123,764 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 118,246 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 115,758 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 93,239 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 68,399 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,418 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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JA54 JBA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JA54 JBA, 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 JA54 JBA registered?

JA54 JBA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is JA54 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA54 JBA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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