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BD12 PFE

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

108,190 mi
Last recorded108,190 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 PFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 108,190 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 108,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,273 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2024 92,315 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 92,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 82,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2021 63,394 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 46,022 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,277 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,800 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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BD12 PFE is a 2012 BMW X3 in White 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 BD12 PFE, 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 BD12 PFE registered?

BD12 PFE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is BD12 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD12 PFE 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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