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XL12 MAC

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,718 mi
Last recorded74,718 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL12 MAC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2025 74,718 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 1 Mar 2024 68,459 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,559 miles

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,800 miles

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

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 3 Mar 2021 42,633 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 42,163 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,865 miles

Central Front Front pads wearing but above the limit

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

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

Undertray fitted preventing inspection of testable components

Pass 26 Sep 2018 32,711 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 30,992 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 27,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,299 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 15,030 miles

NSF tyre slight cracking between tread

NSR tyre slight cracking between tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

OSF tyre slight cracking between tread

OSR tyre slight cracking between tread

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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XL12 MAC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XL12 MAC, 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 XL12 MAC registered?

XL12 MAC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is XL12 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL12 MAC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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