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X3 HLP

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,282 mi
Last recorded175,282 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 HLP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 175,282 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 18 Aug 2025 166,712 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 159,177 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 149,313 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Fail 10 Aug 2023 149,270 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 2 Aug 2022 140,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,744 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 117,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 117,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,948 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers under vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Aug 2018 90,888 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of windowscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 90,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of windowscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2017 77,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,637 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,517 miles

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

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 HLP is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLP, 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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X3 HLP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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