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AL11 EVO

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,714 mi
Last recorded110,714 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 EVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 110,714 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 106,600 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 100,141 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 93,753 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit will be needed very soon (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 limit will be needed very soon (5.2.3 (e))

under body starting to corrode.

Fail 26 Oct 2022 90,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit will be needed very soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit will be needed very soon (5.2.3 (e))

under body starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 79,296 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 79,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,182 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 68,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 58,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 52,404 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,789 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,115 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,054 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit and it is also badly worn on the inner edge

Slight free play in offside front inner steering arm

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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AL11 EVO 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 81.3%.

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 AL11 EVO, 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 AL11 EVO registered?

AL11 EVO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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