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GY55 MAC

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

108,142 mi
Last recorded108,142 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 MAC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 108,142 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 108,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play RACK/RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,724 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 97,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 143,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2025 143,802 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2024 82,618 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 139,791 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,934 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 80,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 134,388 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 134,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,340 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 130,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,502 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 70,784 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 70,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,562 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 62,562 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,526 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 48,184 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 129,616 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,234 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 125,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 34,157 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 122,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 117,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GY55 MAC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 GY55 MAC, 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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GY55 MAC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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