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GJ12 USB

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,345 mi
Last recorded127,345 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 USB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 127,345 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 20 Jan 2025 119,058 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,184 miles

Exhaust mounting loose by rear axle

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,762 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Jan 2022 95,867 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 92,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,376 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,884 miles

both front and osr tyres starting to get low

Fail 26 Mar 2018 70,884 miles

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

both front and osr tyres starting to get low

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,839 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 36,320 miles

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

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 USB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 USB, 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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GJ12 USB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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