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GY12 NXV

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,094 mi
Last recorded110,094 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 NXV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 110,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 104,112 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 104,110 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 97,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails/cuts in tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2023 90,015 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 90,015 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,988 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn.

O/s/f tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge.

Poor beam pattern o/s headlight.

Pass 29 May 2021 81,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 78,306 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 65,246 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 51,547 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2017 51,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 45,104 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,997 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in inner sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2015 30,520 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 NXV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red 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 GY12 NXV, 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 NXV registered?

GY12 NXV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GY12 NXV safe to buy?

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