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X3 UTG

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,886 mi
Last recorded154,886 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 UTG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 154,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 145,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 134,005 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 122,576 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 113,807 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,984 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,726 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 85,261 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,168 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 77,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,825 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,768 miles

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

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

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 UTG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

X3 UTG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is X3 UTG safe to buy?

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