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GY62 HFX

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,749 mi
Last recorded118,749 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 HFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 118,749 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 118,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,101 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 99,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 91,077 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 91,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,842 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 79,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 68,797 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,146 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 61,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,568 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 51,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,569 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,660 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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GY62 HFX is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GY62 HFX, 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 GY62 HFX registered?

GY62 HFX is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is GY62 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 HFX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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