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GJ62 ZHC

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,394 mi
Last recorded172,394 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 ZHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 172,394 miles

N/S/F Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 172,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 159,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near excessive. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 159,370 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near excessive. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 149,440 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 142,766 miles

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm) and is perishing.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 142,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm) and is perishing.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,666 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 11 Oct 2018 123,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,331 miles

Slight play in the steering.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 105,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,066 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,994 miles

nail in nsr tyre

slight play in inner steering joint osf

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 ZHC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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