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WM12 TYZ

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,773 mi
Last recorded195,773 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 195,773 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 186,722 miles

Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2025 186,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner rack end has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2024 174,614 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 174,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 157,459 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 157,392 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 148,232 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear low

Stonechip n/s upper windsceen

Pass 27 Jul 2021 137,772 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 116,246 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt is stiff to release from buckle

Offside Front indicator repeater lens is damp inside

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray on edges

emissions too low to record

some small chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2020 115,737 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt is stiff to release from buckle

Offside Front indicator repeater lens is damp inside

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray on edges

emissions too low to record

some small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2019 99,289 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Stonechips in windscreen

Fail 23 Jul 2019 99,289 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,589 miles

Slight noise noted from steering rack when not under load

Underside completely covered by plastic trim

Fail 1 Aug 2018 77,589 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Slight noise noted from steering rack when not under load

Underside completely covered by plastic trim

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,938 miles

Slight play in n/s steering rack

Stonechip damage n/s windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,852 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

deep cuts evident in rear tires

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 TYZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WM12 TYZ, 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 TYZ registered?

WM12 TYZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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