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AU12 ZVN

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,433 mi
Last recorded165,433 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 165,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 160,942 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 155,310 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

Fail 3 May 2024 155,309 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 150,929 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 140,317 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 53,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 140,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 126,451 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 126,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 111,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 108,599 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 108,599 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,445 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,513 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,405 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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AU12 ZVN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU12 ZVN, 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 AU12 ZVN registered?

AU12 ZVN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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