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GV12 CTO

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,305 mi
Last recorded71,305 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 CTO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 71,305 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 67,000 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 67,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 62,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 53,890 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,058 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 49,058 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 45,083 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 36,779 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 36,779 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 33,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,463 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 21,857 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 16,697 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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GV12 CTO is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 GV12 CTO, 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 GV12 CTO registered?

GV12 CTO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is GV12 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 CTO 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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