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AM11 BUS

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,329 mi
Last recorded124,329 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM11 BUS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 124,329 miles

Central Front engine undertray fitted reducing vision to major components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,911 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp levelling device stiff in operation, these are a known problem please keep this in mind.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs showing age related corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,728 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 106,735 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 99,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,895 miles

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

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

Rear tyres 3mm of tread

covers on underside concealing components

Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,175 miles

child seat obstructs nearside rear seat belt

Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,156 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,194 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,052 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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AM11 BUS is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AM11 BUS, 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 AM11 BUS registered?

AM11 BUS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is AM11 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM11 BUS shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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