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X3 MFF

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,266 mi
Last recorded83,266 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 MFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 83,266 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 83,266 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 81,269 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner rack end

Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,180 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 76,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 70,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also screw in edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 70,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also screw in edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,169 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all 4 tyres getting low on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2020 59,785 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 58,452 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,043 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 47,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,383 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,290 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MFF is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X3 MFF, 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

How do I check the history of X3 MFF?

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What year was X3 MFF registered?

X3 MFF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is X3 MFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X3 MFF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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