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GY12 ZTM

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,178 mi
Last recorded146,178 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 146,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 133,915 miles

Crank pulley bonding starting to fail

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all one side (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 133,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Crank pulley bonding starting to fail

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 120,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive down side of DPF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 92,731 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 92,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced poor earth connections (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 82,984 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 67,578 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 48,125 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 36,888 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 29,412 miles

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

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

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

center seat belt locking buckle sticking not to excess.

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 ZTM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZTM, 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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What year was GY12 ZTM registered?

GY12 ZTM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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