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XX57 MMD

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,941 mi
Last recorded134,941 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX57 MMD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 134,941 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2026 134,932 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2025 126,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside

Pass 21 May 2024 112,491 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 96,530 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside

Pass 27 Apr 2022 79,703 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 79,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 76,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 67,178 miles

Rear Both rear suspension strut dust covers split

Fail 21 Oct 2020 67,178 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaitor insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Both rear suspension strut dust covers split

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,270 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 51,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,073 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s+n/s-inner edges (4.1.E.1)

emissions too low to detect

Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,520 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

emissions too low too detect

Fail 28 Sep 2016 30,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm+bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (3.5.1g)

emissions too low too detect

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,330 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 19,329 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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XX57 MMD is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XX57 MMD, 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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XX57 MMD is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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