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FV12 ZSU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,528 mi
Last recorded95,528 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ZSU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 95,528 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

Fail 9 Sep 2025 95,528 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

Pass 11 Sep 2024 87,994 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 84,930 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN LOW

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED AND WEAK

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,963 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 79,945 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 75,469 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,622 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 66,622 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,389 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 60,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 53,862 miles

Under trays/body sill protectors fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip front screen (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing

Fail 13 Jun 2017 44,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip front screen (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,957 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 26,153 miles

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

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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FV12 ZSU 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 68.8%.

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 FV12 ZSU, 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 FV12 ZSU registered?

FV12 ZSU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FV12 ZSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 ZSU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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