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BJ12 YXP

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,331 mi
Last recorded96,331 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YXP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,331 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 91,439 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,570 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 86,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 86,529 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 86,529 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2023 82,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 82,192 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 78,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation inn lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 78,169 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation inn lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Condensation in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 74,126 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 70,455 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 64,516 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 56,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,858 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,649 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 30,383 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,345 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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BJ12 YXP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ12 YXP, 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 BJ12 YXP registered?

BJ12 YXP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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