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F16 RYD

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,694 mi
Last recorded124,694 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 RYD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 124,694 miles

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

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

rear half chassis corroded and suspension related components

Fail 1 Jul 2026 124,694 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear half chassis corroded and suspension related components

Pass 13 Dec 2024 120,132 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted-slight oil-o.s.f inner arm slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2023 116,688 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 112,522 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 110,638 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (Both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,216 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 102,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,706 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,844 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 90,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 70,288 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 70,287 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 52,052 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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F16 RYD 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 78.6%.

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 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 F16 RYD, 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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What year was F16 RYD registered?

F16 RYD is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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