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AR10 MCP

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,174 mi
Last recorded102,174 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR10 MCP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,174 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 93,153 miles

Offside Rear Outer position lamp not working

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2/3mm 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 80,502 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 68,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate lower mount snapped

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 56,458 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 56,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 44,861 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 44,861 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 34,112 miles

Nearside Front cut in treads,not to cords.

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 34,111 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in treads,not to cords.

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

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

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,189 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 27,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald at edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 25,199 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 25,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AR10 MCP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AR10 MCP, 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 AR10 MCP registered?

AR10 MCP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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