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C12 YTS

2016 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,472 mi
Last recorded73,472 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X351,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 YTS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 73,472 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 68,222 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,983 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside 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 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 47,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 33,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 30,694 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 22,623 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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C12 YTS is a 2016 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 51,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C12 YTS, 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 10 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C12 YTS registered?

C12 YTS is a 2016 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is C12 YTS safe to buy?

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