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A161 PDE

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,722 mi
Last recorded78,722 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 PDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 78,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 76,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,007 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 74,495 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 67,924 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 63,674 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,602 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,125 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,081 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 23,258 miles

rear tyres on 2mm.

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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A161 PDE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 A161 PDE, 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 A161 PDE registered?

A161 PDE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is A161 PDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A161 PDE shows 11 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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