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GV62 VSA

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,948 mi
Last recorded75,948 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 VSA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 75,948 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 75,934 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,046 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside on limit smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 67,818 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 62,250 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts and rears lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 53,484 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,429 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 46,422 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,633 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 31,630 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 26,440 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,766 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 23,766 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,502 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 14,502 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both aims too high (1.8)

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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GV62 VSA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV62 VSA, 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 GV62 VSA registered?

GV62 VSA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is GV62 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV62 VSA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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