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X3 LVS

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,516 mi
Last recorded100,516 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 LVS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 100,516 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 100,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 94,772 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 73,774 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 67,461 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,177 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 61,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,134 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,658 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All valve stems perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,285 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LVS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X3 LVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X3 LVS?

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What year was X3 LVS registered?

X3 LVS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is X3 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 LVS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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