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AJ12 LFA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,459 mi
Last recorded85,459 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 85,459 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 75,531 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,050 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 61,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 52,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge , heavily perished and cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake caliper has slight dampness @ seal

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished / cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 48,053 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 48,053 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 36,782 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 29,690 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 22,511 miles

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LFA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ12 LFA, 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 AJ12 LFA registered?

AJ12 LFA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is AJ12 LFA safe to buy?

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