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GL12 BVO

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

233,821 mi
Last recorded233,821 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 BVO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 233,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2025 204,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2024 193,816 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 179,614 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 179,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 162,077 miles

Front Both front wing mirrors slightly loose

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 162,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both front wing mirrors slightly loose

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 144,838 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 144,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 - tyre also worn inner edge / 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 - tyre also worn inner edge / 1mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 121,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 May 2019 121,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2018 101,295 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 80,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 62,711 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight play in inner steering joints

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 62,711 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 19 May 2015 45,028 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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GL12 BVO is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GL12 BVO, 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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GL12 BVO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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