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GJ12 HHD

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,076 mi
Last recorded119,076 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 119,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover present obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2025 108,134 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2025 104,591 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 102,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 100,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 94,113 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,224 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2020 85,495 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,502 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,585 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 63,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 53,301 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,439 miles

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

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 HHD is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GJ12 HHD, 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 HHD registered?

GJ12 HHD is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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