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F6 SDS

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,502 mi
Last recorded74,502 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 SDS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 74,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 64,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 57,800 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 56,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 51,101 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear and on worn on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2021 46,564 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 43,059 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 43,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tps light on (5.2.3 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 38,685 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2018 32,910 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 32,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 27,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,764 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,158 miles

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

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

Tyre Size 225/60 VR17 4X4 RunFlat

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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F6 SDS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 F6 SDS, 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 F6 SDS registered?

F6 SDS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is F6 SDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F6 SDS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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