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FG12 RBZ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,661 mi
Last recorded161,661 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 RBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 161,661 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 148,028 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 135,086 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,461 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,114 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 108,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn stepping inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2021 96,749 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,966 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,463 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 70,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,141 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,133 miles

under covers fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,839 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 31,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG12 RBZ 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 FG12 RBZ, 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 FG12 RBZ registered?

FG12 RBZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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