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A24 PWA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,676 mi
Last recorded181,676 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 PWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 181,676 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 166,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 151,618 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 139,585 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 127,178 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,992 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,559 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 110,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,133 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,548 miles

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

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2016 66,625 miles

signs of wear to rear brake pads

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,321 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 50,321 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PWA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PWA, 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 PWA registered?

A24 PWA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is A24 PWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 PWA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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