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BF12 MZO

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,097 mi
Last recorded114,097 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 MZO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 114,097 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2025 112,169 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 105,169 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 105,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB ISSUE (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,751 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2023 96,751 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 95,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2022 93,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.50 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,423 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,239 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,494 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 66,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 12 Jan 2017 56,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,794 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,608 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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BF12 MZO is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF12 MZO, 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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BF12 MZO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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