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GU12 CXW

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,379 mi
Last recorded114,379 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 CXW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 114,379 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 107,303 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 98,579 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 98,574 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 91,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 84,209 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 77,182 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,254 miles

Offside Front tyre has low tread on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,143 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 57,143 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,879 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 CXW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 CXW, 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 GU12 CXW registered?

GU12 CXW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is GU12 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 CXW 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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