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GL12 DWF

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,279 mi
Last recorded134,279 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 134,279 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 134,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 126,085 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 116,459 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 102,555 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 85,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,582 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,733 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 71,597 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 63,379 miles

Smoke test passed trigger point not met

Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,359 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,908 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Pass 17 Sep 2015 35,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,204 miles

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

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 DWF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GL12 DWF, 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

How do I check the history of GL12 DWF?

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What year was GL12 DWF registered?

GL12 DWF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is GL12 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 DWF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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