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AO12 AYZ

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,583 mi
Last recorded106,583 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AYZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 106,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 103,396 miles

chip to wndscreen

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 100,166 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 96,650 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 91,260 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,720 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,154 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 73,022 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,093 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,426 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,235 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,182 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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AO12 AYZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO12 AYZ, 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 AO12 AYZ registered?

AO12 AYZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AO12 AYZ safe to buy?

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