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GY62 UOW

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,441 mi
Last recorded152,441 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 UOW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 152,441 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 140,275 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 130,178 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 119,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,399 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 110,329 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 103,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,322 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 96,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 83,372 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 71,292 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 71,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,277 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,563 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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 UOW is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UOW, 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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GY62 UOW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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