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BF62 XJL

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,271 mi
Last recorded38,271 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 XJL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 38,271 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 37,233 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 36,421 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 35,310 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 34,040 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,445 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,030 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 32,012 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 29,388 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 24,563 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 24,563 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 20,938 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,013 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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BF62 XJL 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 BF62 XJL, 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 BF62 XJL registered?

BF62 XJL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BF62 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 XJL 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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