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AY12 FWC

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,386 mi
Last recorded126,386 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 FWC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 126,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2025 122,447 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 120,093 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front slight water ingress in indicator repeater

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Mar 2024 120,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front slight water ingress in indicator repeater

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2023 114,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside 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))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Mar 2023 114,374 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside 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))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2021 99,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 95,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,340 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,746 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,063 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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AY12 FWC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze 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 AY12 FWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY12 FWC registered?

AY12 FWC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 FWC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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