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FE12 KUF

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,255 mi
Last recorded97,255 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 KUF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 97,255 miles

Front both front wipers smeary

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension arms/rods on rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 94,828 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 94,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 91,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 87,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 82,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads appear worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 78,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing on outside edge, both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Secondary arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 60,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 47,018 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,639 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 27,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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FE12 KUF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KUF, 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 FE12 KUF registered?

FE12 KUF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is FE12 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 KUF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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