CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV62 FDU

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,453 mi
Last recorded121,453 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 FDU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 121,453 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 114,646 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 114,641 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 109,356 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 109,356 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 100,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,432 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 89,250 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,346 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 55,008 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,955 miles

Offside front foglamp lens cracked

Tread 3mm on both rear tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,029 miles

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

Front Tyres worn on edges, both sides

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn, both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,101 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread on edges

Offside Rear tyre low tread on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,211 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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV62 FDU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV62 FDU, 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

How do I check the history of AV62 FDU?

You can check the full history of AV62 FDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV62 FDU registered?

AV62 FDU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is AV62 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV62 FDU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV62 FDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV62 FDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.