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AO62 VGN

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,067 mi
Last recorded157,067 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VGN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,067 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 144,789 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 131,616 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 117,453 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,483 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 94,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 99V Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,318 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 82,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,436 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,421 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 61,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,557 miles

Offside Front deep cut in tyre tread

Pass 12 Nov 2015 37,375 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 VGN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO62 VGN, 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 AO62 VGN registered?

AO62 VGN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AO62 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 VGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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