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FN12 DVL

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,205 mi
Last recorded109,205 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 DVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 109,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 93,101 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 93,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 86,141 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2024 86,071 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,169 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2022 78,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 74,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,849 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,378 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 65,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o,s,r tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,528 miles

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))

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,891 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,156 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 30,490 miles

front tyres worn inner/outer shoulders

rear tyres worn inner shoulders

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 DVL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver 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 FN12 DVL, 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 DVL registered?

FN12 DVL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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