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EK62 GHV

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,255 mi
Last recorded110,255 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 GHV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 110,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 103,202 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 103,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 93,959 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (274/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 93,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (274/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,806 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,260 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,093 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 62,313 miles

Nearside Front windscreen slight damage

Pass 15 Mar 2019 54,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,740 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 44,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,872 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 27,908 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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EK62 GHV 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 78.6%.

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 EK62 GHV, 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 EK62 GHV registered?

EK62 GHV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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