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AK12 ZPJ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,803 mi
Last recorded129,803 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 129,803 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 126,656 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 124,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 119,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 115,500 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 110,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 110,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 104,080 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,925 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,962 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 31,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,197 miles

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

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 ZPJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 ZPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 ZPJ registered?

AK12 ZPJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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