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AK12 UMG

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,729 mi
Last recorded137,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 UMG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 137,729 miles

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 132,492 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 130,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 125,789 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 125,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2023 122,950 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 116,094 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 116,094 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 111,405 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 106,340 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 106,322 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 97,628 miles

N/S/R REAR WHEEL ARCH TRIM MISSING

Fail 27 Jul 2019 97,551 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

N/S/R REAR WHEEL ARCH TRIM MISSING

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,303 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,172 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 75,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 69,306 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 68,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 57,317 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 UMG is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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