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FP12 YPC

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,610 mi
Last recorded136,610 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 YPC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 136,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 128,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 124,479 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 124,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 106,201 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 85,741 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 85,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 69,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,186 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 36,288 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,655 miles

Offside Front Offside front tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 31 May 2015 264,703 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)

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

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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FP12 YPC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FP12 YPC, 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 FP12 YPC registered?

FP12 YPC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FP12 YPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP12 YPC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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