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GU12 TYV

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,197 mi
Last recorded151,197 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 TYV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 151,197 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 149,630 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 149,616 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 145,860 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension arms slight corroded

Rear rear subframe slight corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 142,982 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 142,980 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 136,871 miles

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

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2021 136,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2020 130,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 120,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 110,330 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 101,923 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 92,672 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 76,111 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 TYV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red 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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

GU12 TYV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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