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G9 LAO

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,782 mi
Last recorded139,782 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 LAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 139,782 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 132,747 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 122,868 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 122,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 109,749 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 109,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,022 miles

Nearside Front indicator repeator condensated

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front indicator repeator condensated

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,127 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 72,860 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 60,315 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,789 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 40,996 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,315 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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G9 LAO is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G9 LAO, 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 G9 LAO registered?

G9 LAO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is G9 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 LAO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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