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FE12 LBJ

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,907 mi
Last recorded61,907 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 LBJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured water ingress to lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

surface corrosion on floor and chassis underside at rear

Fail 14 Oct 2025 61,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured water ingress to lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit, worn to approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion on floor and chassis underside at rear

Pass 26 Sep 2024 57,656 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 53,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured build up of water in side repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

surface corrosion on floor and chassis underside at rear

Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,626 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn to approximately 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp dim when operated (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,502 miles

Nearside Indicator side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play at rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 39,431 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,061 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 34,208 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,528 miles

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,717 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,369 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 LBJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

FE12 LBJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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