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12 BEN

2018 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,236 mi
Last recorded40,236 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 BEN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 40,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 35,665 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 30,426 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 24,695 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 19,459 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 19,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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12 BEN is a 2018 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 38,556 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 12 BEN, 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 8 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 BEN registered?

12 BEN is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2018.

Is 12 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 BEN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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