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GJ12 EMS

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 EMS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 109,316 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 101,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+ scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 93,606 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 93,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 82,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,001 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2022 73,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,222 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2021 64,221 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,336 miles

steering rack has slight movement in offside guide bush

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,537 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 40,406 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 26,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GJ12 EMS 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 GJ12 EMS, 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 GJ12 EMS registered?

GJ12 EMS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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