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BJ12 ZBV

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,022 mi
Last recorded178,022 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 178,022 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 172,386 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 172,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 165,632 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Sep 2022 157,046 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 138,461 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 138,461 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 116,476 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,038 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,378 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 106,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 95,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,003 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 75,792 miles

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

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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BJ12 ZBV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ12 ZBV, 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 BJ12 ZBV registered?

BJ12 ZBV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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