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DY12 NVF

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

240,342 mi
Last recorded240,342 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 240,342 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 227,161 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 209,769 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 192,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES(4) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 192,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES(4) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 160,488 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 128,564 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 113,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 98,686 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 92,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2018 92,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 83,671 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 59,809 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 59,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,501 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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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DY12 NVF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DY12 NVF, 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 DY12 NVF registered?

DY12 NVF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is DY12 NVF safe to buy?

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