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901 SMF

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,205 mi
Last recorded118,205 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration901 SMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 118,205 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 111,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,509 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing + damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,895 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,240 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock absorbers light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,346 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 65,058 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,531 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 61,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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901 SMF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 901 SMF, 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 901 SMF registered?

901 SMF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is 901 SMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 901 SMF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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