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AY12 XPC

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

225,723 mi
Last recorded225,723 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XPC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 225,723 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside repeater light intensity reduced but not significantly

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 222,117 miles

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

n/s side repeater light intensity reduced but not significantly

Fail 14 Mar 2025 222,117 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s side repeater light intensity reduced but not significantly

Pass 4 Mar 2024 218,687 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 218,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 215,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 210,146 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 210,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 201,672 miles

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 201,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 195,946 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 195,946 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 186,070 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 159,134 miles

All brake discs have surface rust on.

Crack in the windscreen not obscuring drivers view.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 132,732 miles

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

crack in screen not in drivers view

Pass 3 Mar 2016 106,077 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,836 miles

rear brake pads, lool low?

wear lip on both front brake discs

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 XPC 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 70.6%.

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 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 AY12 XPC, 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 AY12 XPC registered?

AY12 XPC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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