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FW12 TBZ

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,486 mi
Last recorded88,486 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 TBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 88,486 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 80,703 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 74,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear tyres at 3mm - 245/50R18 (100w) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,644 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,300 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,887 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on o/s inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 54,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play on o/s inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 50,263 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,122 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 35,823 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 35,823 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR TYRES 245/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 26,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,696 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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FW12 TBZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FW12 TBZ, 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 FW12 TBZ registered?

FW12 TBZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is FW12 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 TBZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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