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AU06 DAV

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,632 mi
Last recorded109,632 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 DAV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 109,632 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 107,102 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 107,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 103,756 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 100,076 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,128 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 90,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,437 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 77,695 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,242 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,276 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn severely on inner edge and worn on outer edge

Poor beam pattern O/S head lamp

Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,416 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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AU06 DAV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU06 DAV, 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 AU06 DAV registered?

AU06 DAV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is AU06 DAV safe to buy?

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