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FV12 ZVX

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,841 mi
Last recorded101,841 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ZVX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 101,841 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 101,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 84,566 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 78,019 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 78,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc guard corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,710 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 57,957 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 52,969 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 52,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,945 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,791 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,410 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 30,436 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 23,518 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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FV12 ZVX is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

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

Is FV12 ZVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV12 ZVX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV12 ZVX have outstanding finance?

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