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FY62 OTS

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 OTS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 101,115 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 101,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,596 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,552 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,713 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,461 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on outside edge

slight play in the o/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,119 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Tailgate lamp not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,445 miles

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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FY62 OTS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTS, 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 OTS registered?

FY62 OTS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is FY62 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY62 OTS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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