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GL12 HVP

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,625 mi
Last recorded119,625 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 119,625 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 119,625 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 114,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 108,988 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 101,993 miles

O,S,F inner rack end has slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 88,991 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 74,710 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 67,477 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear tyre has screw in treadand low on air

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,899 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 58,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,918 miles

Front brake pads slightly worn

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 HVP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVP, 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 HVP registered?

GL12 HVP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is GL12 HVP safe to buy?

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