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FH12 XCU

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 XCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 96,944 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,290 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens missing, no effect on emitted light

Fail 10 Feb 2026 96,279 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens missing, no effect on emitted light

Pass 6 Feb 2025 90,813 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 90,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 85,401 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 85,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 79,465 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 79,465 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 74,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 66,042 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,918 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,339 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,166 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,649 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 26,417 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 XCU is a 2012 BMW X3 in White 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 XCU, 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 FH12 XCU?

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What year was FH12 XCU registered?

FH12 XCU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is FH12 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 XCU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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