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GX12 VCC

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,975 mi
Last recorded124,975 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 VCC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 124,975 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 113,610 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 110,383 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,661 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2023 102,661 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,316 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,641 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,337 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 70,209 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 64,887 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2018 64,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 53,865 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,076 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 18 Feb 2015 36,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 36,534 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 VCC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 VCC, 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 VCC registered?

GX12 VCC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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