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F21 MBN

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,284 mi
Last recorded83,284 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 MBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 83,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 71,023 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 71,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2023 67,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc shield insecure - rubbing on disc

Offside Rear 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 25 Nov 2022 64,086 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 60,442 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,799 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 55,608 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 48,993 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 39,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 28,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 17,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 17,981 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,878 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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F21 MBN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F21 MBN, 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 F21 MBN registered?

F21 MBN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is F21 MBN safe to buy?

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