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H3 YPL

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,591 mi
Last recorded96,591 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 YPL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,591 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake caliper anti rattle clip missing from caliper

Fail 21 Oct 2025 96,591 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake caliper anti rattle clip missing from caliper

Pass 28 Oct 2024 91,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 91,092 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,366 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,029 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,811 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,057 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,638 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 57,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 47,996 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 36,980 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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H3 YPL 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 H3 YPL, 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

How do I check the history of H3 YPL?

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What year was H3 YPL registered?

H3 YPL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is H3 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 YPL 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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