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FH12 RMV

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,362 mi
Last recorded162,362 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 RMV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 162,362 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 147,886 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 132,316 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,988 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 114,988 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,791 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,222 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 89,222 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,315 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge

Front brake pads 75% worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 77,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inside edge

Front brake pads 75% worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,130 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 70,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,691 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 36,468 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,339 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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FH12 RMV 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 75%.

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 FH12 RMV, 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 FH12 RMV registered?

FH12 RMV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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