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AK62 AVY

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,138 mi
Last recorded83,138 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 AVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 83,138 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 83,129 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 81,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 78,915 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 78,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 77,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 72,848 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,182 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,750 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Sep 2018 49,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,777 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Sep 2017 35,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2016 28,967 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm left (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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AK62 AVY is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK62 AVY, 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 AK62 AVY registered?

AK62 AVY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is AK62 AVY safe to buy?

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