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AD55 SAR

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,870 mi
Last recorded132,870 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 SAR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 132,870 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 126,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 126,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 121,123 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 115,038 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 109,093 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,382 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade slightly smears a cross the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 92,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade slightly smears a cross the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,782 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 80,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,290 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,794 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 62,698 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 52,927 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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AD55 SAR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD55 SAR, 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.

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What year was AD55 SAR registered?

AD55 SAR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is AD55 SAR safe to buy?

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