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AV62 BFM

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,922 mi
Last recorded87,922 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 BFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 87,922 miles

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

Offside Front backing plate loose

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 87,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front backing plate loose

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 82,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 74,370 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 74,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 69,259 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,194 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,298 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,062 miles

Nearside Front cracking/perished in tread

Nearside Rear very deep cut in tread, almost exposing cords

Fail 8 Sep 2020 52,052 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced led light very dim (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60R17 99v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front cracking/perished in tread

Nearside Rear very deep cut in tread, almost exposing cords

Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,751 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,035 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,662 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,253 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,480 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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AV62 BFM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV62 BFM, 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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AV62 BFM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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