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C15 BYR

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,538 mi
Last recorded136,538 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 BYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 136,538 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,789 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 115,739 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 115,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 104,537 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,147 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 80,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,044 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 49,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,441 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,379 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,862 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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C15 BYR is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 C15 BYR, 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 C15 BYR registered?

C15 BYR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is C15 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 BYR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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