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FX62 XLJ

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,091 mi
Last recorded129,091 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 129,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 127,933 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 127,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 122,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 122,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 115,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 115,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,079 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2021 113,079 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 105,333 miles

Offside front inner track rod slight play

Pass 27 Dec 2019 98,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 88,293 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 81,398 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 78,394 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,637 miles

items removed from drivers view

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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FX62 XLJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX62 XLJ, 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 FX62 XLJ registered?

FX62 XLJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is FX62 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 XLJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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