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AO62 SHV

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,582 mi
Last recorded115,582 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 SHV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 115,582 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 106,367 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 102,353 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 99,717 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 99,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 96,973 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 96,973 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,662 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 80,662 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also cut to cords and scrubbed on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,834 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 60,067 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 52,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 44,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SHV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

AO62 SHV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is AO62 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 SHV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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