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AV12 YYG

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,964 mi
Last recorded143,964 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 YYG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 143,964 miles

Nearside headlamp lens is damaged and repaired with tape light output not affected or head lamp aim

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper in very poor condition

underside covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2024 143,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside headlamp lens is damaged and repaired with tape light output not affected or head lamp aim

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper in very poor condition

underside covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2023 124,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 109,181 miles

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

Nearside headlight damaged

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

Pass 19 May 2021 97,440 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,725 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,366 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 58,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,791 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,955 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 38,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,937 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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AV12 YYG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV12 YYG, 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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AV12 YYG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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