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AP12 ARF

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

133,719 mi
Last recorded133,719 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 ARF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 133,719 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 121,093 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 96,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 74,011 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 62,843 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,243 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 59,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,554 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 45,142 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ARF is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ARF, 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 AP12 ARF registered?

AP12 ARF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is AP12 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 ARF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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