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AK12 ZHZ

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,040 mi
Last recorded169,040 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 ZHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 169,040 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 168,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 157,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 147,329 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2023 137,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front washer jets running poor

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 May 2022 127,573 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 127,547 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 114,887 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 102,533 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer light unit not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,599 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,833 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,276 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,532 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 31,591 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 ZHZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ registered?

AK12 ZHZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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