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AK12 EHN

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,756 mi
Last recorded165,756 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 165,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod or rack, boot is preventing inspection (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 154,850 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 142,073 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 128,484 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 115,951 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 105,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,774 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 85,301 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,537 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,817 miles

Front brake pads are 30 % worn

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads are 60 % worn

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5 mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3 mil (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,673 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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AK12 EHN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK12 EHN, 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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AK12 EHN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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