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G22 MRF

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,272 mi
Last recorded52,272 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 MRF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 52,272 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2024 49,503 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 49,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 46,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre outer wall slight cut

offside front tyres outer wall slight cut

Fail 26 Aug 2023 46,102 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre outer wall slight cut

offside front tyres outer wall slight cut

Pass 5 Aug 2022 44,006 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 42,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Minor marks/damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Minor marks/damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 42,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Minor marks/damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Minor marks/damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,169 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity slightly reduced (Dull)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,742 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 38,303 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,646 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 35,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 33,176 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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G22 MRF 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 G22 MRF, 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 G22 MRF registered?

G22 MRF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is G22 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G22 MRF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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