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YC12 UOB

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,015 mi
Last recorded161,015 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 UOB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 161,015 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 161,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 148,900 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 146,856 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 146,855 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 136,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 124,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front light lens damaged

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 76,603 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 61,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 57,690 miles

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 18 May 2015 55,854 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 UOB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UOB, 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 YC12 UOB registered?

YC12 UOB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is YC12 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 UOB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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