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AP12 AMU

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 AMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 84,484 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 82,802 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 80,429 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 80,429 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 76,730 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 76,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,568 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 73,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 69,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,197 miles

Nearside Front tyre has been kerbed.

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Winter tyres fitted.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 64,197 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has been kerbed.

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Winter tyres fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,128 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3to4mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,686 miles

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions to clean to test

o/s/f fog lamp broken

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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AP12 AMU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver 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 AP12 AMU, 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 AP12 AMU registered?

AP12 AMU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is AP12 AMU safe to buy?

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