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FR12 BHE

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,114 mi
Last recorded110,114 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 BHE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 110,114 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,233 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 103,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 101,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 96,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,709 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 82,014 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 67,727 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 67,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner and outer edges, but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner and outer edges, but not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge, but not showing cords

Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,431 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,726 miles

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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FR12 BHE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FR12 BHE, 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 FR12 BHE registered?

FR12 BHE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is FR12 BHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 BHE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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