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WG61 NTL

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,546 mi
Last recorded120,546 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 NTL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 120,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 115,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 115,560 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 109,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 104,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,155 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 98,155 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,010 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 82,152 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 82,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 73,388 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 65,246 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 56,454 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 56,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,622 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 34,370 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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WG61 NTL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WG61 NTL, 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 WG61 NTL registered?

WG61 NTL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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