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A13 FFN

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,772 mi
Last recorded77,772 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FFN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 77,772 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 76,406 miles

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 8 Apr 2024 74,915 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 4 Apr 2024 74,899 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 3 Apr 2023 64,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,059 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 50,032 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,782 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,860 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 37,859 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 32,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 21,716 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald and badly cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,890 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tred

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tred

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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A13 FFN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 A13 FFN, 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 A13 FFN registered?

A13 FFN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is A13 FFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 FFN 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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