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GL12 ZHT

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,567 mi
Last recorded146,567 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 146,567 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 146,560 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,920 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 128,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 128,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced main beam/ bulb insecure (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,434 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 103,656 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,739 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,285 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 66,224 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,190 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 66,190 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,834 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,812 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 38,732 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt twisted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm 275/40r19 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 3mm 275/40r19 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 12,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 ZHT is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

GL12 ZHT is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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