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AF12 ZYR

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,953 mi
Last recorded105,953 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 ZYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 105,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 99,231 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,411 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,072 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,128 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 74,501 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,386 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 70,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,059 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 54,059 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 45,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,412 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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AF12 ZYR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 AF12 ZYR, 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 AF12 ZYR registered?

AF12 ZYR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is AF12 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 ZYR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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