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DV12 YYR

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,490 mi
Last recorded176,490 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 YYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 176,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 167,676 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and offside front and nearside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 157,719 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 145,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 134,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 127,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 95,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,193 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,669 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 70,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear tyres worn low

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,924 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YYR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YYR, 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 DV12 YYR registered?

DV12 YYR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is DV12 YYR safe to buy?

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