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AP12 APV

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,462 mi
Last recorded161,462 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 APV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 161,462 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 161,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top straight arm inner bash (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 155,111 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 143,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 128,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 117,117 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,480 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,278 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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AP12 APV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP12 APV, 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 APV registered?

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

Is AP12 APV safe to buy?

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