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AF12 WVP

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,667 mi
Last recorded125,667 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,667 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 117,099 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front arms have play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 117,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has large bulge and likely to file 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front arms have play in ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer pads very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 107,506 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 107,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,224 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 80,843 miles

Offside Front offside fog light lens cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2019 80,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front offside fog light lens cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,210 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 77,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boarder line (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,702 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 67,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,982 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,830 miles

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

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 WVP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVP, 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 AF12 WVP registered?

AF12 WVP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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