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FX12 NHT

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,562 mi
Last recorded61,562 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 NHT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 61,562 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 61,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 53,161 miles

sill covers / under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2025 53,140 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sill covers / under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 42,513 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 27,756 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 27,744 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jan 2023 27,739 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2021 25,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 25,010 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 22,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 20,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 13,718 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 7,991 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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FX12 NHT is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue 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 FX12 NHT, 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 FX12 NHT registered?

FX12 NHT is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is FX12 NHT safe to buy?

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