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FG12 ZSW

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,200 mi
Last recorded198,200 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 ZSW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 198,200 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 198,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s (225/60x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 192,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 191,853 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rackend (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 186,095 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 176,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 159,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 137,101 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 118,590 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 81,398 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 81,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2017 70,965 miles

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

Offside front & rear tyre(s) inner & outer edge(s) slightly worn

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 17 May 2017 70,961 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front & rear tyre(s) inner & outer edge(s) slightly worn

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 13 May 2016 64,947 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,789 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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FG12 ZSW 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 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 FG12 ZSW, 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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FG12 ZSW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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