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H12 FYA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,725 mi
Last recorded77,725 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 FYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 77,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 59,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 48,091 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 45,832 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 45,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,087 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,416 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 30,275 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 23,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,333 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 10,016 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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H12 FYA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 H12 FYA, 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 H12 FYA registered?

H12 FYA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is H12 FYA safe to buy?

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