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X3 HFM

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,588 mi
Last recorded133,588 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 HFM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 133,588 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 128,281 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 122,213 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 114,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 102,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,975 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 95,814 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror also camera on drivers side in view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,049 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 85,004 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 54,299 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,818 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,305 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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X3 HFM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X3 HFM, 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 X3 HFM registered?

X3 HFM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is X3 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 HFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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