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GF12 SZW

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,204 mi
Last recorded89,204 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 SZW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 89,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower door damaged

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

Rear boot damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r door little damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2021 72,476 miles

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

Passenger side front bumper slightly damaged

Service light's on!

Fail 24 Mar 2021 72,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Passenger side front bumper slightly damaged

Service light's on!

Pass 26 Mar 2020 67,980 miles

Driver side front side repeater LED light flickering

Front number plate slightly cracked

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

Passenger side front bumper and front bonnet damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2020 67,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Glass part (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Driver side front side repeater LED light flickering

Front number plate slightly cracked

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

Passenger side front bumper and front bonnet damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 36,431 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 36,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,149 miles

r brake pads slight worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,923 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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GF12 SZW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GF12 SZW, 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 GF12 SZW registered?

GF12 SZW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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