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JF10 TOB

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,115 mi
Last recorded161,115 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF10 TOB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 161,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 13,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside undertray damaged

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 137,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working led lamp unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside undertray damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 122,564 miles

Nearside undertray damaged

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 117,246 miles

Engine / floor under trays damaged.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 111,742 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 111,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 105,713 miles

225/60/17/99v

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,282 miles

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

engine undertray and nearside undertray damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2018 94,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine undertray and nearside undertray damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,651 miles

225/60/17/99v pirelli p7

nearside front wheel arch liner/ undertray damaged

strong advisory that the offside front tyre is worn to limit

Fail 18 Aug 2017 80,651 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

225/60/17/99v pirelli p7

nearside front wheel arch liner/ undertray damaged

strong advisory that the offside front tyre is worn to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,808 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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JF10 TOB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JF10 TOB, 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 JF10 TOB registered?

JF10 TOB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 August 2012.

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