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WL06 LOW

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,098 mi
Last recorded164,098 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 LOW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 164,098 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 164,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 150,860 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 150,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 136,261 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 126,337 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn excessively on inner edge. Strongly advise to monitor and replace soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 125,957 miles

Offside Side repeater not working led light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on the inner shoulders 245/50 x 18 rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering rack arm play

Fail 30 Nov 2020 113,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 113,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,429 miles

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link boot damage.

offside front tyre started to wearing on edges.

Pass 31 May 2018 87,834 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 60,992 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 48,016 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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WL06 LOW 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 66.7%.

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 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 WL06 LOW, 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 WL06 LOW registered?

WL06 LOW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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