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GK12 YOG

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,900 mi
Last recorded169,900 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 YOG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 169,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 156,682 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 149,856 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 149,850 miles

Side repeater not working n/s o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 140,980 miles

spacing insufficient on registration plates

Fail 29 Dec 2022 140,980 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

spacing insufficient on registration plates

Pass 5 Jan 2022 130,581 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,320 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 98,372 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 86,542 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,267 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 63,964 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2015 46,319 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 28,740 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 YOG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey 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 YOG, 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 YOG registered?

GK12 YOG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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