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AF12 UGJ

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,803 mi
Last recorded172,803 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 172,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 167,637 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2025 167,637 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 160,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 160,999 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 154,062 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 154,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 144,373 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 133,819 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring full under bonnet inspection

Under trays fitted obscuring full under vehicle component inspection

Fail 25 May 2021 133,819 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring full under bonnet inspection

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring full under vehicle component inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,751 miles

engine covers and under body gaurds fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 110,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,925 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP IMAGE POOR

Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,992 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,878 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 50,689 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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AF12 UGJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF12 UGJ, 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 AF12 UGJ registered?

AF12 UGJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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