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FM62 OPJ

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,602 mi
Last recorded102,602 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 OPJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 102,602 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 102,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 90,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 x 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

surface rust developing on rear sub frame / floor area

Pass 21 Feb 2023 73,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive adjacent to gearbox transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 55,711 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive adjacent to gearbox transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 47,129 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 37,310 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake dust cover worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays

Fail 16 Oct 2018 35,174 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake dust cover worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays

Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,237 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both slight (2.4.C.1b)

under covers and engine covers

Pass 19 Oct 2016 22,578 miles

under trays

Pass 24 Oct 2015 14,874 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 14,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FM62 OPJ 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 81.3%.

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 FM62 OPJ, 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 FM62 OPJ registered?

FM62 OPJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2012.

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