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AO62 AOW

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,773 mi
Last recorded135,773 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 AOW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 135,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn fore-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both n/s tyres perished sidewall

movement both front strut tops

rear diff pinion oil seal seepage

Pass 22 May 2025 124,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,062 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 1 Mar 2024 114,061 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All tyres wearing on inner edges

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 9 Feb 2023 96,859 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 96,807 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 85,557 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,186 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 78,124 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 64,985 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 64,961 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,789 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 50,056 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,857 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 31,394 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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AO62 AOW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue 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 AO62 AOW, 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 AO62 AOW registered?

AO62 AOW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AO62 AOW safe to buy?

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