CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG12 XZF

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,823 mi
Last recorded47,823 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 XZF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,823 miles

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

all brake pads look approx. 70% worn

Pass 4 Oct 2024 46,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2024 46,861 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2023 44,892 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 42,531 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 42,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 39,904 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,028 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 25,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn away to 0mm also has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn away to 0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also both edges worn to 0mm close to ply (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 21,647 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 14,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG12 XZF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XZF, 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

How do I check the history of FG12 XZF?

You can check the full history of FG12 XZF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG12 XZF registered?

FG12 XZF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is FG12 XZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 XZF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG12 XZF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG12 XZF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.