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FN12 DPK

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,833 mi
Last recorded157,833 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 157,833 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 142,633 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mountings on body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 130,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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 9 Aug 2023 109,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 109,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORD INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear HEATSHIELD INSECURE

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,303 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2021 82,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front disc back plate insecure (fouling on disc)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2020 75,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 63,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,316 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 47,316 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,507 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,498 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,263 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 DPK 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 FN12 DPK, 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 FN12 DPK registered?

FN12 DPK is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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