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AU12 XMS

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,802 mi
Last recorded107,802 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 107,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 99,197 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,670 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 74,056 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 66,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,321 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 51,575 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 48,095 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 45,860 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,460 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,021 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 XMS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 XMS registered?

AU12 XMS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AU12 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 XMS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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