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FV12 ZVC

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,645 mi
Last recorded158,645 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 158,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 150,781 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 143,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 127,840 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 119,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 108,881 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 101,971 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))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 101,971 miles

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

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 15 Sep 2017 91,894 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,841 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 67,056 miles

note: cut to n/s/rear tyre no cord showing pass at time of test.

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 ZVC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

FV12 ZVC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is FV12 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 ZVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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