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WM12 DFL

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,882 mi
Last recorded113,882 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 DFL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 113,882 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 103,901 miles

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2024 98,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 98,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,268 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Fail 26 Jan 2023 92,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring some Components in the Engine Bay

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring some Underside Components

Pass 22 Jan 2022 84,902 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 78,779 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,525 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 64,525 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,501 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,657 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 43,657 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,415 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,137 miles

wear on inner edge of rear tyres

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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WM12 DFL is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WM12 DFL, 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 WM12 DFL registered?

WM12 DFL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is WM12 DFL safe to buy?

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