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AO62 WWS

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,222 mi
Last recorded123,222 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 WWS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 123,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 118,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 118,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 112,273 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 112,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,349 miles

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 3 Nov 2022 99,349 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,857 miles

oil leak from rear differential

water in offside rear light cluster

Fail 10 Nov 2021 86,857 miles

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

oil leak from rear differential

water in offside rear light cluster

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,641 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak from rear diff

water in offside rear light cluster

Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,440 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak from differential

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,071 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2018 61,028 miles

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

covers in engine bay

undershields fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,350 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 36,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre is perished

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 26,918 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 WWS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

AO62 WWS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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