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FD12 CDX

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,105 mi
Last recorded144,105 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 CDX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 144,105 miles

Front Brake Caliper Anti-Rattle Spring Clip missing

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

front and rear brake wear sensor insecure

rear brake pads (inside pads fitted to outside but pads all secure and brake ok)

Fail 2 Jul 2026 144,105 miles

Front Brake Caliper Anti-Rattle Spring Clip missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front and rear brake wear sensor insecure

rear brake pads (inside pads fitted to outside but pads all secure and brake ok)

Fail 25 Jun 2026 144,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail chafing EPB sensor wire. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake Caliper Anti-Rattle Spring Clip

front and rear brake wear sensor insecure

rear brake pads (inside pads fitted to outside but pads all secure and brake ok)

Pass 16 Jun 2025 135,467 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 135,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 125,496 miles

Offside Front suspension arm compliance bush slight play

Offside Rear brake slight grabbing

Offside Rear sidelight dim

washers partially blocked

Pass 1 Jun 2023 115,670 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 1 Jun 2023 115,699 miles

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jun 2022 105,693 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jun 2021 93,890 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,309 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2019 72,664 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 62,375 miles

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 24 May 2016 58,913 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 41,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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FD12 CDX is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD12 CDX, 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 FD12 CDX registered?

FD12 CDX is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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