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AO12 KPX

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,959 mi
Last recorded179,959 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KPX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 179,959 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 178,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 174,044 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 174,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nsf wing damaged

Pass 3 May 2021 160,655 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2019 143,341 miles

Emissions test done no reading recorded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,700 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 132,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 124,798 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 115,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mmin center. (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wearing on edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,107 miles

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

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 KPX is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KPX, 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 AO12 KPX registered?

AO12 KPX is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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