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BJ62 GZU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,057 mi
Last recorded147,057 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 GZU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 147,057 miles

Offside Front Inner inner rack end play.

Fail 14 Sep 2026 147,057 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner inner rack end play.

Pass 10 Sep 2025 139,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 131,320 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread scuffed and cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 123,957 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread scuffed and cracked. (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 112,077 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2022 111,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn & nearing markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 102,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlamp aim just on limit

Nearside headlamp bracket mountings broken but secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2021 102,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside headlamp aim just on limit

Nearside headlamp bracket mountings broken but secure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,376 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 89,443 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,314 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Jan 2018 73,119 miles

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2017 66,215 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 57,456 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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BJ62 GZU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ62 GZU, 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 BJ62 GZU registered?

BJ62 GZU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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