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AY12 XPN

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,613 mi
Last recorded120,613 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 XPN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 120,613 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,748 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 100,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 95,165 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 86,984 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 77,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 71,367 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 53,187 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 41,942 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 30,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,352 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 XPN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

AY12 XPN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is AY12 XPN safe to buy?

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