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WM12 HBF

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,453 mi
Last recorded122,453 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 HBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 122,453 miles

30kg o/s front brake, 15-20kg pulse n/s front brake

STRONG ADVISE - BOTH FRONT TYRE VALVE STEMS HEAVILY PERISHED AND SPLIT

both front lower - front arm inner bushes split and weak

chip in screen

corrosion towards rear in places

front tyres worn low on edges ( bald on outer edges ), front tyres 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

knock and slight play in o/s of steering

Fail 8 Dec 2025 122,453 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY SEATED (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

30kg o/s front brake, 15-20kg pulse n/s front brake

STRONG ADVISE - BOTH FRONT TYRE VALVE STEMS HEAVILY PERISHED AND SPLIT

both front lower - front arm inner bushes split and weak

chip in screen

corrosion towards rear in places

front tyres worn low on edges ( bald on outer edges ), front tyres 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

knock and slight play in o/s of steering

Pass 10 Dec 2024 118,231 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 110,205 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 110,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,840 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked badly but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in thrust piece

Pass 24 Oct 2020 89,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 82,921 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 70,457 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 55,328 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,247 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HBF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBF, 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 WM12 HBF registered?

WM12 HBF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is WM12 HBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 HBF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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