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FY62 EFC

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,216 mi
Last recorded133,216 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 EFC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 133,216 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 125,653 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 108,675 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 108,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 100,049 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 100,042 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 89,899 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 May 2022 89,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2021 79,840 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 79,840 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear letter spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 61,414 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,295 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 52,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside / offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,764 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,631 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,403 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,111 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,997 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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FY62 EFC is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY62 EFC, 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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FY62 EFC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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