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XAZ 850

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,185 mi
Last recorded71,185 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 850
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 71,185 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 71,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 70,072 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 67,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 65,388 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 59,199 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 53,611 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 47,780 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 40,692 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 38,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 34,221 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 29,263 miles

Rear both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 21,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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XAZ 850 is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XAZ 850, 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 XAZ 850 registered?

XAZ 850 is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is XAZ 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAZ 850 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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