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DY12 ZKZ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,181 mi
Last recorded82,181 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 ZKZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 82,181 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 80,569 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,959 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 77,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge tread 3.0 mm and cracking around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge ,tread 3.0 mm and cracking around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear underside body rusty near sub frame

Fail 12 Jul 2021 74,484 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working L.E.D (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working L.E.D (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge tread 3.0 mm and cracking around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge ,tread 3.0 mm and cracking around tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear underside body rusty near sub frame

Pass 21 Jul 2020 73,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked in tred (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracking around tread and getting near wear indicator (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracking around tread and near wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,033 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 70,033 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,266 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,159 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,937 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,915 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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DY12 ZKZ 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 86.7%.

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 DY12 ZKZ, 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 DY12 ZKZ registered?

DY12 ZKZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for DY12 ZKZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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