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F52 TDW

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,786 mi
Last recorded100,786 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF52 TDW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 100,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 93,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 85,945 miles

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,738 miles

Engine cover/undertray/ covering some components

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 69,723 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 69,723 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 61,215 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY / OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,772 miles

Fuel level low

Pass 22 Sep 2018 40,685 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2018 40,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 19,719 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 19,644 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre s worn from the edges +both front tyres worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 25 Oct 2016 15,641 miles

both front tyres treads has a slight cracks

both front tyres worn from the edges+tyres wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 11,046 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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F52 TDW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey 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 F52 TDW, 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 F52 TDW registered?

F52 TDW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is F52 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F52 TDW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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