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DN61 YUV

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,363 mi
Last recorded128,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 YUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 128,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 122,319 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has small free play ()

Fail 9 Jan 2025 122,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to bulb incorrectly fitted / refitted and adjusted to correct level (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has small free play ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 113,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer tread shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 103,603 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,078 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 95,078 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 86,749 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,785 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 73,049 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))

Offside inner track rod end joint has slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2018 72,654 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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))

Offside inner track rod joint has slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2018 59,330 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,196 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front need replacing soon (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,003 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 20,680 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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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DN61 YUV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 DN61 YUV, 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 DN61 YUV registered?

DN61 YUV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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