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GY62 XMB

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,042 mi
Last recorded144,042 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 XMB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 144,042 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED. O/S/F BACKING PLATE FOULING BRAKE DISC

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALMOST ALL BUSHES WORN/PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 144,036 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended DOES NOT LOCK (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced INTERMITTENT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced INTERMITTENT (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED. O/S/F BACKING PLATE FOULING BRAKE DISC

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALMOST ALL BUSHES WORN/PERRISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 129,260 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 111,989 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 111,758 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not latching (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 77,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 72,957 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 66,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 58,447 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,922 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 47,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 39,041 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 XMB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XMB, 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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What year was GY62 XMB registered?

GY62 XMB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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