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WG12 UPT

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,794 mi
Last recorded124,794 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 UPT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 124,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2025 119,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside n nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under seal under vehicle

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 117,209 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 116,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,760 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 98,665 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 98,648 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 89,890 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,805 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 50,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,117 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 35,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 21,314 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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WG12 UPT is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 WG12 UPT, 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 WG12 UPT registered?

WG12 UPT is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for WG12 UPT 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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