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GA07 ETA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,910 mi
Last recorded120,910 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA07 ETA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 120,910 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 115,763 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 109,910 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 101,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 101,138 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,873 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 94,873 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 76,409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,867 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,289 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,553 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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GA07 ETA 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 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 GA07 ETA, 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 GA07 ETA registered?

GA07 ETA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GA07 ETA safe to buy?

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