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FG12 RNV

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,142 mi
Last recorded120,142 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 RNV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 120,142 miles

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

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

headlamp aims and images not clean cut

Fail 9 Dec 2025 120,142 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

headlamp aims and images not clean cut

Pass 6 Dec 2024 115,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire rubbing against brake flexi hose

Pass 27 Dec 2023 105,110 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 104,972 miles

Offside 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 20 Dec 2022 95,717 miles

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 11 Dec 2021 85,213 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,475 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 79,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 75,474 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 65,610 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 55,995 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 28,284 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Jan 2016 28,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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 RNV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FG12 RNV, 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 FG12 RNV registered?

FG12 RNV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FG12 RNV safe to buy?

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