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Y20 MCP

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,292 mi
Last recorded132,292 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 MCP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,292 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 126,380 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 120,481 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,172 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))

Slight play o/s/f streering rack inner joint.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 114,172 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Slight play o/s/f streering rack inner joint.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 104,460 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 98,195 miles

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

both rear tyres stepped tread on inner

rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,096 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 83,096 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,489 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,173 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y20 MCP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y20 MCP, 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 Y20 MCP registered?

Y20 MCP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is Y20 MCP safe to buy?

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