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FX12 ZSR

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,264 mi
Last recorded73,264 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZSR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,264 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,916 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 50,916 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,103 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2019 43,075 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,161 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators

Pass 25 Feb 2017 33,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 33,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint front suspension arm ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint front suspension arm ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 25,189 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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FX12 ZSR 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 72.7%.

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 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 FX12 ZSR, 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 FX12 ZSR registered?

FX12 ZSR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is FX12 ZSR safe to buy?

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