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AJ08 MCH

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,096 mi
Last recorded122,096 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 MCH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 122,096 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 122,096 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault the presenter reset abs light now stays off (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 116,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 104,965 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,832 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,750 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 78,749 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,628 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 57,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,103 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 37,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,783 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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AJ08 MCH is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 AJ08 MCH, 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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AJ08 MCH is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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