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FV12 ZWP

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,867 mi
Last recorded169,867 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 169,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 169,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 150,813 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 135,994 miles

Offside Front slight play in osf steering arm

Pass 27 Jul 2022 131,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front fog light broken

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 123,965 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 113,660 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 108,662 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 108,662 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 101,619 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,274 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner + outer edges.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,002 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,675 miles

crack at bottom of zone a in front windscreen

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 ZWP 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 78.6%.

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 ZWP, 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 FV12 ZWP registered?

FV12 ZWP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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