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WK12 ULU

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,500 mi
Last recorded138,500 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 ULU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 138,500 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 128,073 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 117,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 108,262 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 108,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,159 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,305 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 85,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,992 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,256 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,445 miles

small chips in windscreen

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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WK12 ULU is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WK12 ULU, 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 WK12 ULU registered?

WK12 ULU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is WK12 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 ULU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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