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AO12 XNW

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,940 mi
Last recorded123,940 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XNW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 123,940 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 May 2026 123,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Cords exposed where its twisted and rubbing on the electric cable (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2025 114,901 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2025 114,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board manifold area (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2024 108,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 107,978 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 101,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 96,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold at cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 96,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold at cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 91,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 91,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,514 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,113 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 67,338 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 XNW is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO12 XNW, 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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AO12 XNW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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