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F18 KJC

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,967 mi
Last recorded137,967 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 KJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 137,967 miles

Both front upper anti roll bar link upper dust boots deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (front most) arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 127,332 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Offside front anti roll bar link dust boot slightly split

Fail 14 May 2025 127,058 miles

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

Emissions too clean to test

Offside front anti roll bar link dust boot slightly split

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

Pass 21 May 2024 115,913 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 106,120 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 98,257 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 88,650 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 88,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn from arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn from arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 76,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,249 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 60,732 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 51,174 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 42,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 39,900 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F18 KJC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F18 KJC, 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 F18 KJC registered?

F18 KJC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is F18 KJC safe to buy?

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