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JFZ 7048

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,459 mi
Last recorded104,459 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFZ 7048
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 104,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 104,298 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 98,927 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 98,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,853 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 93,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 85,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 80,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 73,361 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 68,835 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished on edges and worn lower on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,940 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 52,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

rear both sides brake discs slightly worn.

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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JFZ 7048 is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JFZ 7048, 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 JFZ 7048 registered?

JFZ 7048 is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is JFZ 7048 safe to buy?

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