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2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,817 mi
Last recorded174,817 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 NUM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 174,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Apr 2025 164,824 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 153,091 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 142,232 miles

offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2022 130,113 miles

O/S STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 127,329 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 106,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 96,820 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 96,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,473 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads fitted incorrectly

Fail 12 Jul 2017 78,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pads fitted incorrectly

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,665 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,839 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NUM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM registered?

FY12 NUM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is FY12 NUM safe to buy?

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