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BJ62 AZU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,637 mi
Last recorded85,637 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 AZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 85,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 82,684 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 82,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 78,905 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2023 75,481 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 75,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 72,001 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 65,209 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 51,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,239 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,759 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Black mark along front No. Plate (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2mm Stone Chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ62 AZU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 BJ62 AZU, 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 BJ62 AZU registered?

BJ62 AZU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is BJ62 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 AZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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