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FV12 YSF

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,584 mi
Last recorded159,584 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 YSF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 159,584 miles

advise only n/s front tyre wearing on edges

advise only n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2021 150,424 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 142,293 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 132,406 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 132,406 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 125,445 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 7 Dec 2017 125,158 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Dec 2016 117,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 111,275 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,635 miles

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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FV12 YSF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FV12 YSF, 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 FV12 YSF registered?

FV12 YSF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is FV12 YSF safe to buy?

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