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FD12 OWZ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,506 mi
Last recorded202,506 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 OWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 202,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 202,506 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 191,240 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 178,931 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Joint noisy ()

Fail 4 Jul 2022 178,930 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Joint noisy ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 165,714 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 159,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,014 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 141,940 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 141,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 132,320 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tread not down to cord

Fail 10 Jul 2017 132,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear cut in tread not down to cord

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 120,488 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small stone chips inside amd outside zone A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OWZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWZ, 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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FD12 OWZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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