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BL12 AWJ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,992 mi
Last recorded154,992 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 AWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2026 154,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 134,554 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,386 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 107,721 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 99,480 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,096 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,594 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm and wearing badly on inner shoulder 2754019 101Y Runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm and wearing on inner shoulder 2754019 101Y Runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,924 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BL12 AWJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL12 AWJ, 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 BL12 AWJ registered?

BL12 AWJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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