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YC12 MKJ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 MKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 83,861 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,873 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,083 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack slightly noisy.

Pass 21 Jul 2023 70,630 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack slightly noisy.

Fail 21 Jul 2023 70,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack slightly noisy.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 66,991 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack slightly noisy.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 60,256 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2020 55,128 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 52,996 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 49,757 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 45,305 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 38,774 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine cover fitted

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 34,475 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 29,566 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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YC12 MKJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 YC12 MKJ, 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 YC12 MKJ registered?

YC12 MKJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YC12 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 MKJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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