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EA62 FHO

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,681 mi
Last recorded83,681 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 FHO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 83,681 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 82,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 70,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 68,063 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 68,061 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 56,002 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 55,547 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 51,398 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,716 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 46,716 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 46,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,408 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 39,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 24,759 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 18,029 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,838 miles

Engine cover fitted, obsecuring some componants.

Undertray fitted obscuring some componants.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 17,838 miles

Engine cover fitted, obsecuring some componants.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertray fitted obscuring some componants.

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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EA62 FHO is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EA62 FHO, 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 EA62 FHO registered?

EA62 FHO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is EA62 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 FHO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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