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AK12 KVY

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,873 mi
Last recorded80,873 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 77,661 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 77,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 72,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 67,720 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 67,720 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,421 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 62,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,709 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 58,709 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat nearside headlamp does not adjust from adjuster wheel (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on section of tyre with bulge and split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,569 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 56,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 56,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,393 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,211 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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AK12 KVY is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK12 KVY, 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 KVY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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