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BT61 YBF

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,796 mi
Last recorded94,796 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 94,796 miles

Nearside Front drop link gaiter starting to split

slight dampness to nearside front shock absorber

Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,106 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 82,105 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit at time of test

Offside Front tyre worn very close to inner cords on inner edge .but not exposed at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2023 69,567 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 69,567 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 61,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 56,333 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,935 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 44,856 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 44,783 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 41,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres have been painted on tyre walls

shadowed registration plate fitted (but can be rear from a resonable distance

Pass 11 May 2017 35,710 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,657 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 12 Jan 2016 26,453 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

rear brake pads worn

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle tested under damp conditions

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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BT61 YBF is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc 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 BT61 YBF, 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 BT61 YBF registered?

BT61 YBF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is BT61 YBF safe to buy?

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