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X30 BJR

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,764 mi
Last recorded136,764 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 BJR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 136,764 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2026 136,763 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 118,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 102,761 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 102,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,715 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 90,715 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,788 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 76,788 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 72,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 67,834 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 67,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 63,175 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 55,197 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,939 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 40,100 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,348 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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X30 BJR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X30 BJR, 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 X30 BJR registered?

X30 BJR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is X30 BJR safe to buy?

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