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FM12 GVU

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,782 mi
Last recorded164,782 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 GVU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 164,782 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 154,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 138,216 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 138,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 124,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and very worn on the inner edge - 275/40/19RF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on the inner edge - 275/40/19RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre inner wall damaged no cords shown

Fail 3 Sep 2021 110,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre inner wall damaged no cords shown

Pass 5 Sep 2020 100,898 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 100,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 89,799 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 89,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,767 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,568 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,658 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FM12 GVU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FM12 GVU, 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 FM12 GVU registered?

FM12 GVU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is FM12 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 GVU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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