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LJ12 LSO

2012 BMW X3 (F25)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,832 mi
Last recorded161,832 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X3 (F25)81,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 LSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3 (F25)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 161,832 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 249,282 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp mountings repaired

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 249,281 miles

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

Front brake pads worn down close to wear indicator

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear geometry affected (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp mountings repaired

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 232,689 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror auto fold defective folds out manually to provide view to rear but slightly loose

Offside headlamp mountings repaired ( lamp secure

Pass 20 Jan 2023 214,632 miles

Offside headlamp mountings repaired

both front tyres have the inner edges worn

Fail 20 Jan 2023 214,632 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside headlamp mountings repaired

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

both front tyres have the inner edges worn

Pass 28 Jan 2022 199,399 miles

Offside headlight mounting point modified repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 199,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlight mounting point modified repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 186,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 171,020 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 171,014 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

wiper blades deteriorated

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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LJ12 LSO is a 2012 BMW X3 (F25) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJ12 LSO, 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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LJ12 LSO is a 2012 BMW X3 (F25), first registered on 1 July 2012.

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