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BT08 GAL

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,604 mi
Last recorded122,604 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 GAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 122,604 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,512 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,622 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 70,783 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 64,625 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,996 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 48,567 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,310 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,257 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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BT08 GAL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT08 GAL, 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 BT08 GAL registered?

BT08 GAL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is BT08 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 GAL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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