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GV12 ZSW

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,543 mi
Last recorded118,543 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 ZSW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 118,543 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 117,923 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 108,366 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 100,879 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 100,693 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,074 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 86,827 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 81,088 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 80,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 66,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,348 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,797 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,046 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 ZSW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver 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 GV12 ZSW, 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

How do I check the history of GV12 ZSW?

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What year was GV12 ZSW registered?

GV12 ZSW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is GV12 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 ZSW 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.

Does GV12 ZSW have outstanding finance?

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