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AJ12 CWT

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,701 mi
Last recorded105,701 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 CWT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 105,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 99,576 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 99,432 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 95,579 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 95,537 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,802 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,609 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,229 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 81,228 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,526 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outer shoulders

Pass 19 Nov 2018 75,033 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 12 Nov 2018 74,911 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 6 Nov 2017 70,705 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,831 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 62,587 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 33,818 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

os rear tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

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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AJ12 CWT is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ12 CWT, 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 AJ12 CWT registered?

AJ12 CWT is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AJ12 CWT safe to buy?

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