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V99 AJN

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

117,201 mi
Last recorded117,201 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV99 AJN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 117,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material delaminated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material delaminated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 87,571 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 108,437 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2025 108,436 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,943 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,575 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 104,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (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 6 Nov 2023 70,787 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 99,681 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox rusting

Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,906 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 63,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 93,782 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 57,726 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,367 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust rusting

Fail 9 Sep 2021 83,367 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 10 Nov 2020 54,672 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,474 miles

Rear seats missing

exhaust rusting

Pass 20 Nov 2019 52,092 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,017 miles

exhaust rusting

Fail 3 Sep 2019 74,017 miles

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

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,255 miles

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

Fail 9 Aug 2018 65,255 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs lipped

windscreen wiper blades showing wear

Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,109 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on outer sidewall and getting worn

Nearside Rear tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside windscreen wiper blade showing wear

Offside Front tyre getting worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,884 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,377 miles

Centre Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 28,635 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 28,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,338 miles

child seat fitted to front middle seat belt

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s under tray damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2015 37,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to front middle seat belt

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s under tray damaged

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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V99 AJN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 V99 AJN, 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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V99 AJN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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