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FN12 BTZ

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,026 mi
Last recorded103,026 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 BTZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 103,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 92,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,796 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2024 80,796 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,198 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 71,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,195 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2022 68,195 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2021 61,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,128 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 139,600 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 50,827 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,212 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,651 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,894 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FN12 BTZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN12 BTZ, 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 FN12 BTZ registered?

FN12 BTZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FN12 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN12 BTZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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