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GU12 AFF

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,495 mi
Last recorded135,495 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 AFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 135,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 133,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 121,873 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 121,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury outer skirt / kick panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 103,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,816 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 86,589 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Oct 2020 68,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,513 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen repair visible and coming out of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,375 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 39,984 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,249 miles

Nearside Front tyre . outer tyre wall scuffed and cuts. inner tyre wall very slight cuts

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under side condition of vehicle dirty

Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,866 miles

Underside very muddy

Fail 15 Feb 2016 28,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside very muddy

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions too clean to obtain reading

rear brake pads wearing slightly low

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 AFF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU12 AFF, 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 AFF registered?

GU12 AFF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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