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FE12 KZV

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,929 mi
Last recorded126,929 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 KZV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 126,929 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 123,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod End ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Surface Rust In Subframe

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 115,032 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 113,739 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 113,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,795 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,805 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 76,805 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,452 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,567 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,716 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FE12 KZV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FE12 KZV, 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 FE12 KZV registered?

FE12 KZV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is FE12 KZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE12 KZV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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