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WJ12 BYF

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,324 mi
Last recorded75,324 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 BYF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 75,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 75,151 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 61,479 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 May 2024 56,660 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 54,486 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 52,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 50,393 miles

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 May 2020 48,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on outer sidewall and in tread

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,616 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,828 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,365 miles

o/s front tyre starting to wear low in places

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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WJ12 BYF 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 92.9%.

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 WJ12 BYF, 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 WJ12 BYF registered?

WJ12 BYF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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