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FH12 XAU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,195 mi
Last recorded127,195 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 127,195 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 127,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 115,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 112,559 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,069 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,678 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 103,600 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 91,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,962 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,411 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 79,411 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,670 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,631 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,290 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 XAU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAU, 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 FH12 XAU registered?

FH12 XAU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is FH12 XAU safe to buy?

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