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GU12 AFA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,866 mi
Last recorded166,866 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 AFA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 166,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 149,218 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear most arm inner rose joints ,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 149,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear most arm inner rose joints ,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 124,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 124,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,194 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 107,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,574 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 86,192 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,530 miles

Zero emissions

Pass 19 Feb 2016 53,948 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,605 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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GU12 AFA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GU12 AFA, 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 GU12 AFA registered?

GU12 AFA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is GU12 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 AFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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