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AP12 FFK

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,113 mi
Last recorded156,113 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 FFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 156,113 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 150,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 148,932 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 148,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 139,249 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 139,249 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 133,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 126,839 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded + slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 113,137 miles

emissions too clean to register

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Fail 25 Jun 2019 113,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear tyre heavy wear inner shoulder and tread 3 mm

emissions too clean to register

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,786 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 91,444 miles

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

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 82,194 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2016 82,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FFK is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 FFK, 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 FFK registered?

AP12 FFK is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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