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FV62 MWZ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,463 mi
Last recorded124,463 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 MWZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 124,463 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 105,653 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,317 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative . (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 93,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative . (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 92,927 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 79,905 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 68,673 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 53,709 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,942 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,670 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 31,161 miles

Offside Front tyre tread stating to crack/perish

Offside Rear tyre tread stating to crack/perish

Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,311 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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FV62 MWZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 FV62 MWZ, 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 FV62 MWZ registered?

FV62 MWZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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