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GV12 RXS

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,708 mi
Last recorded134,708 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 RXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 134,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 127,425 miles

slight free play felt in the steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2024 117,264 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,450 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 98,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 96,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 96,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,617 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 99V PIRELLI (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 73,452 miles

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

Water in indicator side repeaters (led units).

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 73,452 miles

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

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

Water in indicator side repeaters (led units).

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,249 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,249 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RXS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

GV12 RXS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is GV12 RXS safe to buy?

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