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AX12 HGC

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,715 mi
Last recorded131,715 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 HGC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 131,715 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

not able to check outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2024 123,964 miles

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

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

not able to check outer sills

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2024 123,964 miles

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

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

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

not able to check outer sills

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 115,048 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 107,482 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 98,446 miles

Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,857 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,769 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,914 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 73,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also starting to lose shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 65,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,921 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,019 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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AX12 HGC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AX12 HGC, 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 AX12 HGC registered?

AX12 HGC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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