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AS12 RUS

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,230 mi
Last recorded129,230 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS12 RUS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 129,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 124,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 113,694 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2023 113,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2022 109,709 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 103,203 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,162 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 97,469 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,831 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,307 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm/worn edges slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,010 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,786 miles

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

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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AS12 RUS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AS12 RUS, 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 AS12 RUS registered?

AS12 RUS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AS12 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS12 RUS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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