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FV62 ZTH

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,980 mi
Last recorded105,980 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,980 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 98,483 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,813 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 92,803 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 88,103 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tyres starting to crack on outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning intensity reduced (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 77,910 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,878 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,763 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,358 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,127 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,654 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate light on (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,481 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 ZTH 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 85.7%.

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 ZTH, 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 FV62 ZTH registered?

FV62 ZTH is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is FV62 ZTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV62 ZTH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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