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AK12 LCU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,703 mi
Last recorded119,703 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 119,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 112,964 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 103,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 87,360 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 87,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 68,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,233 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,746 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 45,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 45,144 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,098 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 LCU 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 92.3%.

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 LCU, 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 AK12 LCU registered?

AK12 LCU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is AK12 LCU safe to buy?

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