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AP12 EKA

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,380 mi
Last recorded51,380 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 51,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,136 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 48,923 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 48,922 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,062 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,673 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,549 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end has slight play

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,456 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,159 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 22,112 miles

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

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 EKA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 EKA, 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 EKA registered?

AP12 EKA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is AP12 EKA safe to buy?

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