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A21 HAF

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,321 mi
Last recorded109,321 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 HAF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 109,321 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 103,481 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 93,751 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,664 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,495 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 83,495 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 77,567 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 75,021 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 70,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,805 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,494 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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A21 HAF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A21 HAF, 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 A21 HAF registered?

A21 HAF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is A21 HAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 HAF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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