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FE05 FEE

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,906 mi
Last recorded176,906 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FEE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 176,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 173,560 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 170,498 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 166,458 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 148,029 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 137,816 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 137,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 129,619 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres VERY BADLY worn on inner edges, Almost through to the cords and worn low @ 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low @ 2.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,718 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,116 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 33,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner + outer edges

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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FE05 FEE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 3,000cc 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 FE05 FEE, 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 FE05 FEE registered?

FE05 FEE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 January 2012.

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The MOT history for FE05 FEE 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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