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J99 YRE

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,881 mi
Last recorded58,881 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 YRE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 58,881 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 56,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 55,285 miles

Offside Front play in steering rack bush

Fail 18 Apr 2024 55,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front play in steering rack bush

Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,486 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 51,741 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 49,991 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 43,393 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 36,170 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 22,054 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 22,029 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 19,162 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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J99 YRE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J99 YRE, 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 J99 YRE registered?

J99 YRE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is J99 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 YRE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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