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Y16 DAT

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,732 mi
Last recorded149,732 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 DAT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 149,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 138,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 129,146 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 116,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 104,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 89,608 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,128 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,741 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,972 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,620 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres have severe wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2016 50,188 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 36,483 miles

engine covers and undertrays

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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Y16 DAT is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y16 DAT, 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 Y16 DAT registered?

Y16 DAT is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is Y16 DAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y16 DAT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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