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WM12 GZX

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,671 mi
Last recorded144,671 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 GZX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 144,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 136,049 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 120,857 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 120,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 118,244 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 116,237 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 109,820 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 109,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,560 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 103,560 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 100,509 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,803 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,408 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 54,841 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 54,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 42,607 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 42,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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WM12 GZX is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM12 GZX, 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 WM12 GZX registered?

WM12 GZX is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is WM12 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 GZX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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