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X3 EKM

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,427 mi
Last recorded155,427 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 EKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 155,427 miles

Slight play in OS track rod

Fail 21 Mar 2026 155,235 miles

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

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

Slight play in OS track rod

Pass 18 Mar 2025 144,013 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 144,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 132,876 miles

Offside Front back plate insecure

Rear Disc brakes and pads wearing thin

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lense cracked , glass exposed

Pass 18 Mar 2023 122,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 122,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,211 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 101,111 miles

OSF foglamp lens broken - tape covering lens

Fail 20 Mar 2021 101,107 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OSF foglamp lens broken - tape covering lens

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 93,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2019 80,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,697 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 47,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 41,648 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,964 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X3 EKM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver 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 X3 EKM, 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 X3 EKM registered?

X3 EKM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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