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WV12 PVO

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

214,387 mi
Last recorded214,387 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 PVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 214,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 212,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 210,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 201,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 198,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 183,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 170,874 miles

slight movement in offside steering

Pass 13 Mar 2019 157,744 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside front inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 157,744 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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside front inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 142,868 miles

Offside Front Inner steering joint has play

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 126,273 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,275 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 92,840 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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WV12 PVO is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WV12 PVO, 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 WV12 PVO registered?

WV12 PVO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is WV12 PVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 PVO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV12 PVO have outstanding finance?

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