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AD54 ARM

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,851 mi
Last recorded147,851 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 ARM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 147,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 136,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 124,602 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 111,749 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,942 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 98,942 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,808 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 82,879 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,778 miles

bonnet light fault on dash advise bonnet is secure

Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,861 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,255 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 28,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD54 ARM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue 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 AD54 ARM, 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 AD54 ARM registered?

AD54 ARM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is AD54 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 ARM 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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