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AU55 SAL

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,190 mi
Last recorded125,190 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 SAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 125,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

brake pad warning light on the dash

rear subframe coroded

Fail 10 Jan 2026 125,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2025 111,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 23 Jan 2024 97,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 94,043 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,571 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,747 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 85,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 81,408 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 68,658 miles

Nearside Front beam aim image deteriorated but visible

Fail 10 May 2018 68,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front beam aim image deteriorated but visible

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

Pass 8 May 2017 57,469 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 57,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,345 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,345 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 34,053 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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AU55 SAL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU55 SAL, 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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AU55 SAL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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