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X3 RHM

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,627 mi
Last recorded98,627 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 RHM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 98,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate fixing corroded and loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2025 98,627 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer side walls . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake back plate fixing corroded and loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 66,614 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Aug 2023 66,614 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2022 51,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 40,998 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,297 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,931 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 34,876 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 RHM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RHM, 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 RHM registered?

X3 RHM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is X3 RHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 RHM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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