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FX62 XMW

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,746 mi
Last recorded122,746 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX62 XMW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 122,746 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 105,859 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 105,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,679 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 96,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,300 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,136 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 73,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,056 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 52,678 miles

Front o/s & n/s lower arm bushes slight movement

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,212 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear pads look low (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

movemento/s & n/s lower arms

Fail 8 Oct 2016 41,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear pads look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm devoid of tread inner & wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

movemento/s & n/s lower arms

Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,669 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 15,065 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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FX62 XMW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMW, 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 FX62 XMW registered?

FX62 XMW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FX62 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX62 XMW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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