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GL12 DWP

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,040 mi
Last recorded153,040 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 DWP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 153,040 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 141,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner, damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 130,315 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 129,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 119,965 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 113,457 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 105,222 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2019 94,200 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2018 79,415 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 21 Jul 2018 79,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,512 miles

Engine cover fitted obsecuring some components

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,179 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cut sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,917 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 DWP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DWP, 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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What year was GL12 DWP registered?

GL12 DWP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is GL12 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 DWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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