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AU12 LMM

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,607 mi
Last recorded168,607 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 LMM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 168,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

timing chain rattle needs attention asap

Pass 30 Aug 2024 152,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 139,027 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres showing minor signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 120,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 106,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,958 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 94,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 74,132 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 74,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,131 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,888 miles

Emissions too low to record

Pass 23 May 2016 38,557 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 28,848 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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AU12 LMM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LMM, 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 AU12 LMM registered?

AU12 LMM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is AU12 LMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 LMM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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