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1000 GX

2012 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,161 mi
Last recorded57,161 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 3 Series77,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1000 GX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 57,161 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 57,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

tpms light on

Pass 12 Feb 2025 55,126 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 53,286 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 51,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 49,271 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2022 49,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm tread very worn inner edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 47,458 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 47,456 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 42,641 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 38,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 18,976 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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1000 GX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 77,866 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 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1000 GX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1000 GX registered?

1000 GX is a 2012 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is 1000 GX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1000 GX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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