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GJ62 XAW

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,947 mi
Last recorded125,947 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 XAW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 125,947 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine exhaust covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm slight play (drumstick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 125,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/50/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/50/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/50/18 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine exhaust covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm slight play (drumstick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 116,090 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod play

Pass 17 Nov 2023 106,422 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 106,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working side unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 94,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,991 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,157 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,789 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,743 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 63,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/50/18/100w run flat Pirelli p7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,789 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 53,789 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,269 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,229 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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GJ62 XAW 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 73.3%.

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 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 GJ62 XAW, 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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GJ62 XAW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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