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A24 AKE

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,513 mi
Last recorded87,513 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 AKE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 87,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 62,850 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 55,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 50,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in Tyre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 45,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Wearing on Inner edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,598 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 38,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 32,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 27,294 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing out on edge

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

both rear tyres wearing out on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2016 22,703 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,072 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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A24 AKE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver 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 A24 AKE, 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 A24 AKE registered?

A24 AKE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is A24 AKE safe to buy?

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