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FE12 JJF

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,025 mi
Last recorded82,025 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 JJF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 82,025 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s mirror casing damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f disc backplate insecure

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

rotational noise o/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2023 67,700 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2022 62,306 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 62,302 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc scored and marked from pad contact

Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,272 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2020 49,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads wearing low

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible tread on edges

Pass 16 May 2019 36,132 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2018 29,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 23,132 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Screw in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 20 May 2016 19,203 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2015 13,392 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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FE12 JJF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue 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 FE12 JJF, 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 FE12 JJF registered?

FE12 JJF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is FE12 JJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 JJF 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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