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D20 GDA

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,433 mi
Last recorded159,433 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 GDA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 159,433 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded 2x bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 154,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 148,037 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 143,338 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 132,818 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 121,816 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 116,755 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 116,755 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,471 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 93,671 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,267 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,102 miles

All tyre valves slightly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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D20 GDA is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc 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 D20 GDA, 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 D20 GDA registered?

D20 GDA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is D20 GDA safe to buy?

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