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WN62 LVY

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,301 mi
Last recorded144,301 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 LVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 144,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm + Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm + Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 144,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm + Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm + Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 138,131 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 130,638 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 121,424 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 109,194 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,775 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 92,550 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 80,701 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 72,017 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 62,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,949 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WN62 LVY is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WN62 LVY, 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 WN62 LVY registered?

WN62 LVY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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