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NIB 8512

2021 BMW X3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,378 mi
Last recorded46,378 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW X328,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 8512
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 46,378 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 45,892 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 66,812 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres tread is steped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 37,038 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 64,273 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 64,273 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 62,029 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 59,996 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 56,454 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 56,454 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 44,549 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 35,144 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,541 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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NIB 8512 is a 2021 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2021 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 28,010 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 NIB 8512, 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 5 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NIB 8512 registered?

NIB 8512 is a 2021 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2021.

Is NIB 8512 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIB 8512 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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