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GL12 CZB

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,217 mi
Last recorded109,217 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 CZB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 109,217 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 104,086 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 104,086 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,500 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2023 89,474 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2022 82,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2021 76,300 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,302 miles

slight play in inner steering arms

wipers in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2019 62,606 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2019 62,565 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,387 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 52,386 miles

Front Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 40,888 miles

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,017 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 30,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,135 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 17,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2015 17,983 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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 CZB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CZB, 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 GL12 CZB registered?

GL12 CZB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is GL12 CZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 CZB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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