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FY62 LHU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,927 mi
Last recorded120,927 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 LHU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 120,927 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps loose

Fail 30 Jul 2025 120,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps loose

Pass 29 Jul 2024 109,889 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 109,889 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 109,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 96,703 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 96,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,958 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 84,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 72,263 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 63,830 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 6 Jun 2018 48,724 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 48,717 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,664 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,272 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 23,386 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 23,346 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/R (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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 LHU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LHU, 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 FY62 LHU registered?

FY62 LHU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is FY62 LHU safe to buy?

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