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AU12 LLX

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,637 mi
Last recorded157,637 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 LLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 157,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 133,262 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,715 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 130,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 120,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 110,984 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 102,165 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,697 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,601 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 86,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 73,620 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,234 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,854 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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AU12 LLX is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AU12 LLX, 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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AU12 LLX is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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