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GL61 HGZ

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,221 mi
Last recorded68,221 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 HGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 68,221 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 68,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fouling on ABS wire (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2024 66,234 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,755 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 57,711 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 47,668 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 43,089 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 37,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 31,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 25,132 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 19,795 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 15,194 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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GL61 HGZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GL61 HGZ, 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 GL61 HGZ registered?

GL61 HGZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is GL61 HGZ safe to buy?

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