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WJ12 GCF

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

302,802 mi
Last recorded302,802 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 GCF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 302,802 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 282,488 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 264,904 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 251,768 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 147,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive diferentiall rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,787 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 125,527 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 112,794 miles

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

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

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

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

tailgate release button not working

Fail 9 Oct 2018 112,793 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tailgate release button not working

Pass 30 Sep 2017 103,401 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 103,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 92,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,207 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 83,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,798 miles

o/s/f fog lamp glass smashed , light working.

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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WJ12 GCF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 WJ12 GCF, 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 WJ12 GCF registered?

WJ12 GCF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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