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AP12 CEK

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,878 mi
Last recorded158,878 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 CEK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 158,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,829 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Run flat, all other tyres are not run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 126,829 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Run flat, all other tyres are not run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 95,393 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 95,387 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,835 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 94,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,793 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 94,773 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 94,697 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,675 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,978 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 68,908 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 57,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres 3mm worn low on edges (not cut as deep)

o/s/rear tyre 3mm worn low on edges (not cut as deep)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,968 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm worn low on edges (not cut as deep)

o/s/rear tyre 3mm worn low on edges (not cut as deep)

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 CEK is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CEK, 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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AP12 CEK is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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