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AO12 NFM

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,905 mi
Last recorded167,905 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 167,905 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 167,905 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 157,010 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 147,936 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 139,975 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken at the end (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped, inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 130,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 120,230 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 113,347 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 106,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 82,378 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,748 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,444 miles

front wiper blades smear

Fail 3 Jun 2015 54,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper blades smear

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 NFM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NFM, 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 NFM registered?

AO12 NFM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 June 2012.

Is AO12 NFM safe to buy?

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