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WN12 SNJ

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,886 mi
Last recorded128,886 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 SNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 128,886 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 119,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 108,576 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 107,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2022 97,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,618 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2021 83,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2020 75,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,225 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2019 63,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 51,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,015 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 19,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,586 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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WN12 SNJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WN12 SNJ, 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 WN12 SNJ registered?

WN12 SNJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is WN12 SNJ safe to buy?

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