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HN61 AXD

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,803 mi
Last recorded110,803 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 AXD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 110,803 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 110,803 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 102,658 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 102,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 95,067 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 95,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 86,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,469 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,821 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,364 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction parking permit (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 63,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction parking permit (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 56,773 miles

both front tyres slightly low on tread on outer edges

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,001 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 43,642 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 43,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads getting low

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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HN61 AXD is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 HN61 AXD, 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 HN61 AXD registered?

HN61 AXD is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 7 January 2012.

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