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AK62 YLG

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,486 mi
Last recorded104,486 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YLG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,486 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 88,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 78,268 miles

Very slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm and heavily worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 57,971 miles

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 21 Jan 2021 57,970 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 28 Jan 2020 51,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge , tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,000 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 43,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 34,408 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,110 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 26,478 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 26,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 19,549 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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AK62 YLG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK62 YLG, 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 AK62 YLG registered?

AK62 YLG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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