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LA12 VVW

2012 BMW X3 (F25)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,110 mi
Last recorded70,110 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X3 (F25)81,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 VVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3 (F25)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 70,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 65,589 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 65,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,815 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 58,773 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 43,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 35,957 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,540 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,698 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

edge wear on both front tyres

front wiper smear

How Reliable is the BMW X3 (F25)?

Based on 510 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,521
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2
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LA12 VVW is a 2012 BMW X3 (F25) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW X3 (F25) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 81,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 (F25) fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA12 VVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 (F25) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X3 (F25) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA12 VVW registered?

LA12 VVW is a 2012 BMW X3 (F25), first registered on 30 April 2012.

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