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FY12 FHB

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,158 mi
Last recorded117,158 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FHB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 117,158 miles

slight play in o/s front rack joint

Fail 20 May 2026 116,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s front rack joint

Pass 28 May 2025 111,393 miles

slight play in o/s tie rod end

Pass 24 May 2024 106,903 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 102,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 101,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 97,805 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,554 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,989 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,973 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,897 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,273 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,917 miles

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

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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FY12 FHB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FY12 FHB, 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 FY12 FHB registered?

FY12 FHB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FY12 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 FHB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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