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GY12 BUF

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,353 mi
Last recorded126,353 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 BUF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 126,353 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 126,351 miles

Emissions unable to be completed all injectors chuffing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 126,334 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,154 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 118,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 103,261 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,900 miles

to clean to read emissions

Fail 15 Nov 2018 84,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

to clean to read emissions

Pass 27 Dec 2017 65,355 miles

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

Front tyre wear

emissions to clean to record

test done in snow conditions

Pass 17 Nov 2016 45,787 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,970 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 19,543 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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GY12 BUF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY12 BUF, 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 GY12 BUF registered?

GY12 BUF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is GY12 BUF safe to buy?

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