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XX03 KAL

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,324 mi
Last recorded161,324 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX03 KAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 161,324 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower front bendy/banana arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 151,051 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 140,464 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,359 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight play

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

Rear Chassis/fuel straps mounting area slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2022 123,770 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 123,770 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 110,000 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,829 miles

Offside Front has stepping on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,034 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 78,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,819 miles

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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XX03 KAL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey 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 XX03 KAL, 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 XX03 KAL registered?

XX03 KAL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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