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AX12 KMF

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,943 mi
Last recorded153,943 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 KMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 153,943 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 153,943 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 148,360 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 135,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad wearing close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 123,545 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake shield slightly loose

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low and close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 109,849 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 109,848 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 96,578 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

damp in both front side repeaters

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,624 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,425 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 37,781 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,234 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,004 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 KMF is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KMF, 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 KMF registered?

AX12 KMF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 August 2012.

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