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YC62 TGU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,197 mi
Last recorded79,197 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 79,197 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 73,636 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 73,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,917 miles

Offside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing

brake warning lamp on

Fail 4 Dec 2023 67,906 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing

brake warning lamp on

Pass 6 Dec 2022 59,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 59,263 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,892 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 49,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 47,266 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 47,266 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,246 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 35,703 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 35,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 27,247 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,061 miles

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

Offside steering arm has a slight movement at its fixings

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 TGU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YC62 TGU, 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 YC62 TGU registered?

YC62 TGU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YC62 TGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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