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ET12 FEV

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,184 mi
Last recorded86,184 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FEV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,184 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 79,059 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 79,059 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 72,118 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 61,660 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,174 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,091 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,043 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 39,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly worn to cord on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly worn to cord on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,648 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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ET12 FEV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ET12 FEV, 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 ET12 FEV registered?

ET12 FEV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is ET12 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 FEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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