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EJ62 FAA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,125 mi
Last recorded150,125 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 FAA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 150,125 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 150,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 144,636 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 134,864 miles

Nearside Front suspension drop link top dust cover slightly perishing

Offside Front suspension drop link top dust cover slightly perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 122,670 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 114,650 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 114,456 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,611 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 106,611 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

play in o/s/f tie/track rod end.. front tyres worn on inner edge..

stone chip in wind screen.. rear shock covers split...

Pass 27 Dec 2019 94,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,845 miles

Engine can't be revved high enough to produce an emissions reading

Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,850 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 66,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front nearside and offside tyres low on inner and outer tread

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner tread cuts and injuries

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,245 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,226 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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EJ62 FAA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EJ62 FAA, 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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EJ62 FAA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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