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GY62 SVW

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,642 mi
Last recorded83,642 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 SVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 83,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,848 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 69,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 56,201 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,357 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 38,303 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 28,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge of tread area at legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,444 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 18,777 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 15,113 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 15,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SVW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red 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 GY62 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

GY62 SVW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2012.

Is GY62 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY62 SVW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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