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X3 PAB

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,997 mi
Last recorded59,997 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 PAB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 59,997 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 56,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 54,416 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 51,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,661 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,752 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,131 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 38,021 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 33,856 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 27,427 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 22,609 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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X3 PAB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PAB, 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

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What year was X3 PAB registered?

X3 PAB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is X3 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 PAB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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