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GU61 LNM

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,296 mi
Last recorded130,296 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 LNM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 122,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 113,646 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 104,423 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 91,034 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 75,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Arm, Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 71,810 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 65,495 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 59,357 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,172 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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GU61 LNM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 GU61 LNM, 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 GU61 LNM registered?

GU61 LNM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is GU61 LNM safe to buy?

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