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X33 XEX

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,860 mi
Last recorded115,860 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX33 XEX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 115,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 105,570 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 105,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 101,093 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 101,093 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,224 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,414 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,201 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,045 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 53,045 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides 245/50/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,895 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 32,188 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,161 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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X33 XEX is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X33 XEX, 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 X33 XEX registered?

X33 XEX is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is X33 XEX safe to buy?

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