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FY61 BFA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,226 mi
Last recorded100,226 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 BFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 100,226 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,201 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 94,141 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive brether pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 87,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 80,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 73,821 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2021 69,864 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 69,864 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,533 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 46,690 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,230 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 22,258 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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FY61 BFA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 FY61 BFA, 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 FY61 BFA registered?

FY61 BFA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is FY61 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 BFA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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