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GL12 TRZ

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,213 mi
Last recorded27,213 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 27,213 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 27,145 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 25,916 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 25,102 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,814 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 20,891 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,524 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 18,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 16,315 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge/deep cuts

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge/deep cuts

Pass 30 Jun 2016 13,851 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 13,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 11,141 miles

all four tyre treads have various cuts and splits but not deep enough to cords

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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 TRZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TRZ, 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 TRZ registered?

GL12 TRZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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