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FT62 AVJ

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,388 mi
Last recorded166,388 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 AVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 166,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 143,467 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 124,300 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 123,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,819 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,584 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,526 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 31,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 27,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 21,231 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,802 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 16,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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FT62 AVJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FT62 AVJ, 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 FT62 AVJ registered?

FT62 AVJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is FT62 AVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT62 AVJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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