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HF12 LCW

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,008 mi
Last recorded50,008 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 LCW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 50,008 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 50,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 43,814 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 36,895 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 33,879 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 33,039 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 29,125 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,987 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 27,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 26,486 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 24,418 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,273 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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HF12 LCW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HF12 LCW, 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 HF12 LCW registered?

HF12 LCW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is HF12 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF12 LCW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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