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AJ09 JEF

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,411 mi
Last recorded125,411 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 JEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 125,411 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 116,564 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 102,941 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 89,138 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 69,461 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,906 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 59,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,474 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,355 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 34,061 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 25,620 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 22,037 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,037 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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AJ09 JEF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ09 JEF, 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 AJ09 JEF registered?

AJ09 JEF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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