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FT12 FMF

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,969 mi
Last recorded204,969 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 FMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 204,969 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 193,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 176,715 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 176,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 157,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 136,537 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 136,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 116,396 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 116,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 102,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2020 102,925 miles

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure Back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,831 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2019 90,831 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,766 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 66,652 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 66,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 52,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,709 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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FT12 FMF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FT12 FMF, 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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FT12 FMF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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