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Y11 NAH

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,481 mi
Last recorded76,481 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 NAH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 76,481 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end/inner tie rod and or rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 73,794 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end/inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 69,954 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD ARMS INNER BUSHES N/S AND O/S DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside STEERING RACK BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 24 May 2023 68,157 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear n/s and o/s light cracks in terads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 64,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 60,507 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 60,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative LIGHT ON (5.2.3 (h))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 May 2020 56,714 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,463 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 52,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 50,205 miles

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

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 May 2017 45,324 miles

carried out emission test, no result

under trays & covers are fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,661 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 41,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 32,727 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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Y11 NAH 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 80%.

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 Y11 NAH, 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 Y11 NAH registered?

Y11 NAH is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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