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X7 DHD

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,090 mi
Last recorded163,090 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 DHD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 163,090 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 157,433 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 151,326 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 146,849 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2022 139,840 miles

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

under tray covers fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 132,032 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2021 132,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2020 120,297 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 110,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 99,257 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low outer edge 225/60/17

Pass 7 Jan 2017 85,229 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,127 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,039 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front wheel rim.

damage offside front spot/fog lamp lens.

deterioration front number plate.

offside front tyre worn low inner edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

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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X7 DHD is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X7 DHD, 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 X7 DHD registered?

X7 DHD is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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