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HG12 YOR

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,858 mi
Last recorded121,858 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 YOR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 121,858 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2025 110,684 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 110,177 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 107,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 107,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 90,231 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,718 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff o/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 68,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff o/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 61,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 55,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 49,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,144 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre have nails in tread close to side walls

Pass 6 Aug 2015 29,986 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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HG12 YOR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HG12 YOR, 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 HG12 YOR registered?

HG12 YOR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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