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FV12 ZTS

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,224 mi
Last recorded123,224 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ZTS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 123,224 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 123,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 116,367 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 108,834 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,412 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 85,421 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,487 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 61,077 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,689 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 32,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,423 miles

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

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

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

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 ZTS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FV12 ZTS, 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

How do I check the history of FV12 ZTS?

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What year was FV12 ZTS registered?

FV12 ZTS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is FV12 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 ZTS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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