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FN61 OWU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,804 mi
Last recorded120,804 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 OWU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 120,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 113,600 miles

Offside Front fog lens cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog lens cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2023 102,626 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,641 miles

Offside Front fog lens cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,945 miles

Offside fog light lens cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 90,565 miles

Offside Front Fog lens cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,332 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 77,582 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 65,073 miles

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

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,125 miles

advise vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,204 miles

advise front tyre wear

advise vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

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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FN61 OWU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN61 OWU, 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 FN61 OWU registered?

FN61 OWU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is FN61 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 OWU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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