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FL62 ZNJ

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,435 mi
Last recorded130,435 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 ZNJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 130,435 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 122,354 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

Fail 10 Jul 2025 122,313 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside

Pass 27 Jun 2024 115,291 miles

Advise exhaust rear heatshield insecure

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2023 106,574 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 106,512 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 100,987 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 90,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 77,978 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,382 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2019 67,790 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,701 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges/perishing within tread

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 55,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60vr17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre wearing on edges/perishing within tread

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge/perishing within tread

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 45,842 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,794 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,669 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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FL62 ZNJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FL62 ZNJ, 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 FL62 ZNJ registered?

FL62 ZNJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is FL62 ZNJ safe to buy?

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