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JY51 JOS

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,489 mi
Last recorded85,489 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY51 JOS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 85,489 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 85,489 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 72,984 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 72,984 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 61,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 61,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,632 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 50,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 44,795 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 44,795 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 40,995 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 40,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 38,925 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 38,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 34,909 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 34,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 30,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 21,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 20,861 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 16,261 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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JY51 JOS is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JY51 JOS, 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 JY51 JOS registered?

JY51 JOS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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