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GD12 LFE

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,231 mi
Last recorded150,231 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 150,231 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 146,310 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit, recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 142,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 130,917 miles

rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges close to cords

Fail 16 Dec 2022 130,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges close to cords

Pass 2 Dec 2021 106,070 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,070 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,011 miles

BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS (FRONT) HAVE SLIGHT LIFT

Pass 16 Nov 2019 93,768 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,245 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2016 51,173 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 51,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 39,287 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,336 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 LFE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFE, 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 GD12 LFE registered?

GD12 LFE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is GD12 LFE safe to buy?

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