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AV62 MSO

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,418 mi
Last recorded108,418 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 MSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 108,418 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm has a slight at its fixings

Pass 22 Jun 2024 93,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,530 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 83,530 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,107 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jun 2021 59,497 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 59,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder tyre size 225/60 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,428 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 54,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,024 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 49,024 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 42,764 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 42,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 40,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 28,746 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 28,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,154 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 MSO 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 64.7%.

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 MSO, 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 MSO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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