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WG61 SSO

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,184 mi
Last recorded166,184 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 SSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 166,184 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm and worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 162,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 162,340 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 158,800 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2023 156,119 miles

under tray fitted.n/s/r/coil spring slightly corroded.both front tyre edges slightly low.o/s/inner tie road slightly play.rear diff slightly oil leak.

Fail 28 Jun 2023 156,109 miles

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

under tray fitted.n/s/r/coil spring slightly corroded.both front tyre edges slightly low.o/s/inner tie road slightly play.rear diff slightly oil leak.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 152,252 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 149,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 142,595 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2019 126,207 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,290 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 108,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,610 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,830 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,762 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 SSO is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

WG61 SSO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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