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AB07 SAN

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,168 mi
Last recorded82,168 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB07 SAN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 82,168 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,364 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 73,187 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 70,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 60,952 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 56,747 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre tread getting low

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,241 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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AB07 SAN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AB07 SAN, 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 AB07 SAN registered?

AB07 SAN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is AB07 SAN safe to buy?

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