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FY12 FJD

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,526 mi
Last recorded108,526 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FJD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 108,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & metal brake pipe union corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & metal brake pipe union corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 108,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & metal brake pipe union corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & metal brake pipe union corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,569 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 102,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 100,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 97,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 93,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 stone chips N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 93,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 stone chips N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 87,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,489 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 74,356 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 63,007 miles

Offside Front Track rod slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,966 miles

Undertrays obscuring some components from view

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,409 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 27,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FJD is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY12 FJD, 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 FY12 FJD registered?

FY12 FJD is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is FY12 FJD safe to buy?

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