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GL12 SVA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,710 mi
Last recorded135,710 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 SVA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 135,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect advise replacing (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 129,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil small leak- advise replacing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out inner edge- advise replacing as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 124,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear bars advise replacing - legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear bars advise replacing - legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak from upper part of engine -further investigation advised

Pass 13 Apr 2023 116,539 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 116,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 105,031 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,bald and thin on the inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres tread worn low and the n/s has a deep cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 91,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner section of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low,bald and thin on the inner section (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres tread worn low and the n/s has a deep cut in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,790 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,925 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 61,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,350 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 49,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,019 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,482 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 SVA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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