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GP12 AKU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,476 mi
Last recorded89,476 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP12 AKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 89,476 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 89,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 89,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 81,805 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 81,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 70,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 70,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 62,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,594 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute Intermittently flashing (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute Intermittently flashing (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,693 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear and getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 40,492 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 40,459 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing and casing damaged (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tyre pressure loss lamp illuminated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm approximately (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approximately (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,766 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 24,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,375 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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GP12 AKU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP12 AKU, 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 GP12 AKU registered?

GP12 AKU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 7 August 2012.

Is GP12 AKU safe to buy?

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