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GL12 VJV

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,249 mi
Last recorded170,249 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 170,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 165,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 165,559 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 154,411 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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 138,588 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 118,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 102,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2017 82,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2017 82,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 65,047 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 starting to crack (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 47,130 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VJV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

GL12 VJV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is GL12 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 VJV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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