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T33 TJN

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

120,100 mi
Last recorded120,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 TJN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 120,100 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2025 108,397 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 160,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 99,936 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 157,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 89,141 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 145,867 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 79,567 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 136,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,146 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 121,302 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,313 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 107,905 miles

Offside Head lamp Projected beam image deteriorated.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape.

Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,225 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,568 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play inner track rod slight

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 77,568 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play inner track rod slight

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,303 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 29,340 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 39,014 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 14,649 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 14,232 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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T33 TJN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 T33 TJN, 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 T33 TJN registered?

T33 TJN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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