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GY12 KFV

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,181 mi
Last recorded139,181 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 KFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 139,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc backplate slightly insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (225/60 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 139,181 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (225/60 17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 125,117 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat belt slightly frayed ()

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 112,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 87,709 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 79,661 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,637 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 42,135 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,459 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 KFV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 GY12 KFV, 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.

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GY12 KFV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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