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FL62 ZNP

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,132 mi
Last recorded124,132 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 ZNP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 124,132 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 124,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 113,647 miles

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

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing and nearing 2mm

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 20 Mar 2024 104,784 miles

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,207 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 88,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 72,234 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 72,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Ball joint facing up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Without ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint facing up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Without ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2020 60,071 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated middle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 59,974 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 37,732 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2018 20,201 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 18,554 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 16,689 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 ZNP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZNP, 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 FL62 ZNP registered?

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

Is FL62 ZNP safe to buy?

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