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FM12 BCZ

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,286 mi
Last recorded110,286 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 BCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 110,286 miles

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

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))

slight wear in o/s/f inner steering rack arm ball joint

Pass 5 Sep 2024 102,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 95,576 miles

corrosion to vehicle suspension components throughout vehicle

front number plate slightly distorted

full under guards fitted restricting full inspection of chassis and suspension components

Fail 12 Sep 2023 95,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp insecure headlamp brackets broken and insecure (4.1.1 (c))

corrosion to vehicle suspension components throughout vehicle

front number plate slightly distorted

full under guards fitted restricting full inspection of chassis and suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, early attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 86,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, early attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,575 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 70,791 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 64,752 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 64,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,553 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 33,147 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,338 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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FM12 BCZ 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 FM12 BCZ, 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 FM12 BCZ registered?

FM12 BCZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is FM12 BCZ safe to buy?

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