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GY61 ZNE

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,170 mi
Last recorded140,170 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 ZNE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 140,170 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 129,256 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 117,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 117,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 79,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 65,404 miles

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

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

Wipers starting to smear slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2019 50,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 43,371 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 35,709 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 31,679 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 31,679 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dash cam & secondary mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on outer sidewall no cords visible

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 31 Dec 2014 19,585 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cut to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

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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GY61 ZNE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY61 ZNE, 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 GY61 ZNE registered?

GY61 ZNE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 January 2012.

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