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FD12 URP

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,639 mi
Last recorded186,639 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 URP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 186,639 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 179,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 165,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 148,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 132,185 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 125,158 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 125,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 121,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,614 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear outer side light is not working

Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,940 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn to limit on nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,092 miles

emissions are too clean to obtain a reading

trailer socket appears not to be enabled

Fail 6 Jun 2017 86,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing o/s/r upper arm inner joint has excessive play - marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

emissions are too clean to obtain a reading

trailer socket appears not to be enabled

Pass 20 Jun 2016 68,951 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,948 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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FD12 URP is a 2012 BMW X3 in White 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 FD12 URP, 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 URP registered?

FD12 URP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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The MOT history for FD12 URP 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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