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GV61 BTE

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,314 mi
Last recorded109,314 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 BTE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 103,703 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 99,393 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,031 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Tyre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 83,080 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 83,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 62,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,145 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,268 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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GV61 BTE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GV61 BTE, 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 GV61 BTE registered?

GV61 BTE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is GV61 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 BTE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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