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FD12 XXS

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,042 mi
Last recorded116,042 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 XXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 116,042 miles

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

front numberplate cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2023 116,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

front numberplate cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,698 miles

Offside Front inner rack has slight play

front numberplate weathered

Fail 25 Nov 2022 108,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front inner rack has slight play

front numberplate weathered

Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,621 miles

Central Front number plate is cracked

nearside rear light unit has water in

nearside rear reflector cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2020 91,197 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads worn low

rear nearside reflector cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,213 miles

slight play offside front trackend

washer low warning lamp on

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,716 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 55,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,604 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 39,326 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2015 29,621 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XXS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XXS, 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 FD12 XXS registered?

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

Is FD12 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 XXS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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