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FJ62 VTM

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,217 mi
Last recorded104,217 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 VTM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 104,217 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 104,217 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 97,070 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 89,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 81,965 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 81,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,734 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 50,063 miles

front pads approx 50% worn

offside front tyre 3mm and bald inside

Pass 14 Mar 2018 40,583 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,315 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 38,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,624 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 26,381 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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FJ62 VTM 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 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 FJ62 VTM, 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 FJ62 VTM registered?

FJ62 VTM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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