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HN12 YGE

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

241,054 mi
Last recorded241,054 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 YGE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 241,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 233,468 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2024 222,946 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 222,946 miles

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

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 218,760 miles

Emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Nearside Front Tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 205,034 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 187,220 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Sep 2020 175,078 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to lower section of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Fail 29 Sep 2020 175,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to lower section of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 24 Jun 2019 153,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge and tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2018 133,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 111,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 60 17 (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,370 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,912 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

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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HN12 YGE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 HN12 YGE, 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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HN12 YGE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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