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WJ62 VVT

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,368 mi
Last recorded120,368 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VVT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 120,368 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 111,881 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 111,561 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 101,564 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 101,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 87,011 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 86,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 86,271 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 78,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,774 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,915 miles

Rear brake pads starting to wear very thin

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,979 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,022 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 32,623 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low (o/s split)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear low ,also has cut in tread down to cords

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low

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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WJ62 VVT is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ62 VVT, 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 WJ62 VVT registered?

WJ62 VVT is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is WJ62 VVT safe to buy?

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