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YC62 DKU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,580 mi
Last recorded164,580 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 DKU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 164,580 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 164,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 149,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 132,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Inner Brake disc back plate insecure.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,075 miles

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

slight play in O/S/F inner tie bar joint

Pass 27 Nov 2019 107,763 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 107,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 91,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,501 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,171 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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YC62 DKU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YC62 DKU, 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 YC62 DKU registered?

YC62 DKU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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