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AY62 YGA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,269 mi
Last recorded125,269 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YGA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 125,269 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 119,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears. ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 101,060 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r. ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front inner track joint slight play.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 87,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front inner track joint slight play.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,445 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,043 miles

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge and perishing 225/60/17

Osf tyre perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2018 65,043 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge and perishing 225/60/17

Osf tyre perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2017 52,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,812 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 31,582 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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AY62 YGA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AY62 YGA, 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 AY62 YGA registered?

AY62 YGA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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