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WR12 VTU

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,383 mi
Last recorded125,383 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 VTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 125,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 121,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 118,261 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 118,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,809 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 105,405 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 May 2019 105,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,711 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 75,699 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,926 miles

front no plate cracked

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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WR12 VTU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR12 VTU, 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 WR12 VTU registered?

WR12 VTU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is WR12 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 VTU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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