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WP12 FYY

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,949 mi
Last recorded122,949 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 FYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,949 miles

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

both rear tyres 2.5mm tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

Pass 5 Mar 2024 112,418 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 100,909 miles

both rear tyres 2mm tread

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread

Pass 11 Mar 2022 84,296 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,290 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 69,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,333 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 62,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,281 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 49,962 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,740 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 42,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 May 2015 29,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2015 29,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WP12 FYY 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 WP12 FYY, 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 WP12 FYY registered?

WP12 FYY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is WP12 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 FYY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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