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X27 MMR

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,504 mi
Last recorded96,504 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX27 MMR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 96,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides starting to score and lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower arms both sides starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.1mm wearing edges bald , cracking and perished on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm wearing edges bald cracking and perished on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components starting to corrode both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower suspension arms bushes worn and cracking on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 92,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,036 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,767 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,911 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned rack end (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 67,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned rack end (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 62,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 62,570 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 54,175 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,712 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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X27 MMR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey 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 X27 MMR, 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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X27 MMR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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