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X3 WAU

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,169 mi
Last recorded167,169 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 WAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 167,169 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise replacement of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 167,019 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction advise removal of items from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded advise replacement (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise replacement of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 158,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 150,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 145,352 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 138,880 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 138,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 133,271 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 122,244 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,558 miles

both front tyres have low tread on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,383 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,737 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,191 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

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 WAU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

X3 WAU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is X3 WAU safe to buy?

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