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FE62 USG

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,960 mi
Last recorded56,960 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 USG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 56,960 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 56,960 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 55,045 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 53,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 45,563 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,108 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,987 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 37,987 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,409 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 33,405 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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,499 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view of some components

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and tread worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 31 Aug 2017 27,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view of some components

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and tread worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 21,658 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 14,861 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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FE62 USG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FE62 USG, 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 FE62 USG registered?

FE62 USG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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