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GK12 CEA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,844 mi
Last recorded160,844 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 CEA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 160,844 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 157,859 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 150,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 144,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 124,920 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 104,682 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 104,682 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,323 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 89,323 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 70,110 miles

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,461 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 35,908 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 26,133 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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GK12 CEA 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 85.7%.

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 GK12 CEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK12 CEA registered?

GK12 CEA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 15 July 2012.

Is GK12 CEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 CEA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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