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AK12 LCL

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,414 mi
Last recorded116,414 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LCL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 116,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 114,263 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 114,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 102,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 95,343 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just touching pad wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs backing plates loose

Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,675 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,541 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,477 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 55,045 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,252 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 49,252 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyres wearing inner edge

No emission reading

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,554 miles

wipers now smearing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LCL 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 AK12 LCL, 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 LCL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 April 2012.

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