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JK04 GEM

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,997 mi
Last recorded127,997 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK04 GEM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 127,997 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 127,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 117,084 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,672 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2023 106,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 97,810 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,688 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 62,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,080 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,691 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 33,677 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,894 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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JK04 GEM 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 92.9%.

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 JK04 GEM, 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 JK04 GEM registered?

JK04 GEM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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