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X30 MLK

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,709 mi
Last recorded130,709 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX30 MLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 130,709 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 130,709 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 126,686 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 126,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 122,687 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 116,517 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads feel low but can't visually see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 very small chips in the windscreen. Central location (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 116,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly, once removed bulb tip damaged not giving correct beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light in tailgate not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads feel low but can't visually see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 very small chips in the windscreen. Central location (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 110,902 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 110,902 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 100,702 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 91,945 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 88,116 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 81,772 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 68,495 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 68,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,972 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 MLK is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 MLK, 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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X30 MLK is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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