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GF12 TFE

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,585 mi
Last recorded107,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 TFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 107,585 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 107,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R19Y RF Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R19Y RF Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40R19Y RF Pirelli (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40R19Y RF Pirelli (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 96,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 73,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,068 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 67,067 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Offside Rear Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TFE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GF12 TFE, 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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GF12 TFE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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