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AP61 AUJ

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,976 mi
Last recorded115,976 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 AUJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,976 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 115,976 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 108,138 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 101,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 101,598 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 96,116 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 96,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,705 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 84,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 79,436 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,465 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,607 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,759 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,996 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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AP61 AUJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP61 AUJ, 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 AP61 AUJ registered?

AP61 AUJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is AP61 AUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP61 AUJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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