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GV61 EPA

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,352 mi
Last recorded135,352 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 EPA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 135,352 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 120,473 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2022 74,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,653 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 61,414 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 55,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 47,970 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,875 miles

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

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

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 EPA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EPA, 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

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What year was GV61 EPA registered?

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

Is GV61 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 EPA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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