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YC61 LZN

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,592 mi
Last recorded139,592 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LZN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 139,592 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlight levelling device deteriorated/ bent but functional

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40R19 Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 139,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Underside of vehicle covered in oil front to back (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlight levelling device deteriorated/ bent but functional

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40R19 Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 128,547 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 128,527 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 117,832 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 117,804 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 106,566 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 106,542 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 96,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 86,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Deteriorated on Letters Y and C (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension Damper Dust Cover Split

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper Blade Split and Starting to Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 78,875 miles

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,844 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 28 Jul 2018 60,336 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2016 35,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 21,967 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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YC61 LZN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC61 LZN, 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 YC61 LZN registered?

YC61 LZN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 February 2012.

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