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GX12 LJO

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,606 mi
Last recorded115,606 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 LJO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 115,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,813 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 105,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 94,133 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 94,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 86,731 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 86,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 76,812 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,630 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 56,279 miles

Front tyre treads worn inner edges

Front wipers smearing

Pass 9 Jun 2018 50,506 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 44,213 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,694 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 26,576 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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GX12 LJO is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX12 LJO, 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 GX12 LJO registered?

GX12 LJO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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