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GU12 AHP

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 97,609 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 93,515 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 81,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 79,140 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 79,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 75,153 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 72,026 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 71,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,984 miles

Nearside Front Front left foglamp lense broken

Offside Front Advise front right tyre cut to sidewall but no cords exposed.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 60,984 miles

Nearside Front Front left foglamp lense broken

Offside Front Advise front right tyre cut to sidewall but no cords exposed.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced front right dip beam bulb. (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,082 miles

childs seat fitted unable to inspect seatbelt

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,389 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 AHP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AHP, 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 AHP registered?

GU12 AHP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GU12 AHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 AHP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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