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AF12 ZYS

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,052 mi
Last recorded153,052 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 153,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 146,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 140,498 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 132,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,337 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch cracking (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,870 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 106,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,203 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,772 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,711 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,070 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s inner and outer rear lights damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2016 62,070 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s inner and outer rear lights damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,579 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front no plate starting to delam

rear seats folded not checked

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 ZYS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 AF12 ZYS, 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 ZYS registered?

AF12 ZYS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AF12 ZYS safe to buy?

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