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G12 JKW

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,451 mi
Last recorded109,451 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 JKW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 109,451 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 103,432 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 103,431 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 82,145 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 61,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,641 miles

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2021 46,210 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Fail 29 Apr 2021 46,210 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Pass 12 May 2020 40,254 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,249 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 31,265 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 31,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 26,353 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 21,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 16,286 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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G12 JKW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G12 JKW, 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 G12 JKW registered?

G12 JKW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is G12 JKW safe to buy?

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