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AK12 YYM

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,616 mi
Last recorded105,616 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YYM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 96,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 93,973 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 92,202 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,075 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,153 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2020 84,153 miles

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,882 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 59,029 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 50,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,025 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK12 YYM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AK12 YYM, 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 AK12 YYM registered?

AK12 YYM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is AK12 YYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 YYM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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