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J6 SPF

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,792 mi
Last recorded67,792 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 SPF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 67,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 66,475 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer walls are cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 65,562 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 65,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 63,487 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 62,400 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2021 60,507 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 58,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 56,221 miles

all brake disc's are slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 52,427 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inner & outer edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,066 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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J6 SPF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 J6 SPF, 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 J6 SPF registered?

J6 SPF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is J6 SPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 SPF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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