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AK12 ULC

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,625 mi
Last recorded141,625 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ULC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 141,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 141,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 135,134 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 135,081 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 127,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 127,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 117,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jan 2023 117,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,567 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,852 miles

All (front & rear) tyre's slightly perishing

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre on 3.5mm

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,455 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 94,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 85,565 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front & nearside rear ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside front Tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

upper and lower covers fitted covering testable components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,210 miles

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt. child seat fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 54,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt. child seat fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,559 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 ULC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 ULC, 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 ULC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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