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AY12 ZPE

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,216 mi
Last recorded153,216 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZPE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 153,216 miles

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

Rear Boot can only be opened with key fob button

Pass 1 Jul 2025 146,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 139,731 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 132,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 121,634 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 121,634 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 109,601 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 20 May 2021 109,601 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 99,018 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2020 99,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,532 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,833 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,177 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 51,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,240 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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AY12 ZPE is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY12 ZPE, 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 AY12 ZPE?

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What year was AY12 ZPE registered?

AY12 ZPE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AY12 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY12 ZPE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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