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GU12 VKG

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,906 mi
Last recorded140,906 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VKG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 140,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 133,368 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 126,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,735 miles

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

Undertrays fitted preventing parts of inspection.

Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,419 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some items.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 98,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 90,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 72,082 miles

underside covers fitted restricting inspection of some components.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 58,561 miles

no reading at smokehead

Pass 30 Jan 2017 43,652 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 33,438 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,788 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 VKG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VKG, 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 VKG registered?

GU12 VKG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is GU12 VKG safe to buy?

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