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12 FCR

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,276 mi
Last recorded37,276 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 FCR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 37,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 36,946 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 36,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 36,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 35,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2022 34,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,254 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 28,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 26,247 miles

small cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 8 Feb 2018 26,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

small cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 14 Feb 2017 23,038 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 19,540 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 15,825 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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12 FCR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 12 FCR, 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 12 FCR registered?

12 FCR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is 12 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 FCR 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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