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AO61 YFF

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,629 mi
Last recorded129,629 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YFF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 129,629 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 117,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 116,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam Unplugged ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 105,687 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 105,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 97,620 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 97,620 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav mount put in center console (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,680 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 90,680 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 83,512 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,302 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Rear Rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 54,417 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 54,395 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner track rod

Pass 30 Dec 2015 42,650 miles

Engine bay and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Pass 29 Dec 2014 32,367 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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AO61 YFF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO61 YFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 YFF registered?

AO61 YFF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 January 2012.

Is AO61 YFF safe to buy?

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