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HL07 GAZ

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,215 mi
Last recorded156,215 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL07 GAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 156,215 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2025 136,043 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 116,807 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2024 116,303 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 93,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/r17 99v run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 78,630 miles

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

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

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

slight play and knock o/s inner rack joint

Pass 24 May 2021 76,196 miles

slight corrosion front and rear brake discs

slight play and knock in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,646 miles

slight play in osf track rod arm

Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,789 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 70,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 64,546 miles

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight lip rear brake discs

Fail 25 May 2018 64,546 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres very low on edges also close to exposing cords

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,881 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,416 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,917 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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HL07 GAZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HL07 GAZ, 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 HL07 GAZ registered?

HL07 GAZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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