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FR12 BHN

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,925 mi
Last recorded74,925 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 BHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 65,294 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in inner side wall , only on 16psi (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 54,295 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 54,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 May 2023 53,365 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 49,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,856 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 45,632 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 45,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking - in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,668 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 38,532 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,341 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 36,341 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,851 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 BHN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red 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 FR12 BHN, 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 FR12 BHN registered?

FR12 BHN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is FR12 BHN safe to buy?

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