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AE61 JUE

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,616 mi
Last recorded148,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 JUE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 148,616 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 142,707 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 129,146 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,398 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 114,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R19 98Y Pirelli p zero run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,607 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,512 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 94,350 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 94,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,191 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight, at track rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,312 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 33,874 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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AE61 JUE is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE61 JUE, 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 AE61 JUE registered?

AE61 JUE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is AE61 JUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE61 JUE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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