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X333 SAD

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,146 mi
Last recorded116,146 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX333 SAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 116,146 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 111,840 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 107,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,839 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 95,206 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 22 Feb 2022 95,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/50R18 ROF Uniroyal (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 89,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,912 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,388 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point missing

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 76,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point missing

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 66,301 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 56,121 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,281 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,074 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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X333 SAD is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X333 SAD, 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 X333 SAD registered?

X333 SAD is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is X333 SAD safe to buy?

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