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DV12 YYN

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,257 mi
Last recorded87,257 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YYN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,257 miles

osf nsr osr jacking point rubbers missing

underbody components covered in underseal

Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,817 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,115 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front arm [nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

all front and rear suspension components covered in black underseal

both side repeaters have moisture in lens

rear subframe and floor covered in black underseal

Fail 9 Oct 2024 82,061 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front arm [nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

all front and rear suspension components covered in black underseal

both side repeaters have moisture in lens

rear subframe and floor covered in black underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2023 70,789 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod has slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,699 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 64,612 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear lamp water ingress

Pass 1 Jul 2020 63,238 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 58,157 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 51,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2017 44,422 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 36,325 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 28,778 miles

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)

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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DV12 YYN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red 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 DV12 YYN, 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 DV12 YYN registered?

DV12 YYN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is DV12 YYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 YYN 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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