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GD12 LCG

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,737 mi
Last recorded85,737 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD12 LCG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 85,737 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 85,737 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 78,252 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 78,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 70,201 miles

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

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

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

Rear tailgate button not working correctly

Pass 25 Feb 2023 65,360 miles

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

Rear tale gate release button not working correctly

Pass 19 Feb 2022 59,156 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play/movement inner rack joint area ()

Oil leak, but not excessive convoluted breather pipe split weeping oil slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 59,146 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play/movement inner rack joint area ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords minor cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive convoluted breather pipe split weeping oil slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear tyres have irregular wear pattern to inner tread

Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,991 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 49,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,612 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,319 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,509 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing close low

Pass 3 Mar 2016 14,424 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 10,029 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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GD12 LCG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 GD12 LCG, 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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GD12 LCG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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