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FE12 KUY

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,867 mi
Last recorded152,867 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 KUY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 152,867 miles

under tray fitted preventing from full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2025 147,386 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 147,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,785 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 143,785 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 125,902 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 125,902 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 120,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,106 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 116,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 107,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,842 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 101,841 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 62,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,611 miles

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

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 KUY is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE12 KUY, 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 KUY registered?

FE12 KUY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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