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AV62 MPU

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 MPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 94,000 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 23 Apr 2025 90,527 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2024 87,632 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2024 87,617 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2023 83,964 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,236 miles

slight noise in steering rack o/s only

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,393 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,608 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 54,515 miles

Front tyre treads starting to wear low

Rear tyre inner treads worn low-advise renewal

Pass 16 Nov 2015 46,676 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 MPU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV62 MPU, 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 AV62 MPU registered?

AV62 MPU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is AV62 MPU safe to buy?

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