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YC62 THZ

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,922 mi
Last recorded130,922 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 THZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 130,922 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 124,001 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x seat ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin looks low (difficult to see without wheel off (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275 x 40 x 19 worn on inner edge also badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor movement in joint ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275 x 40 x 19 worn on inner edge also badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 123,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x seat ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin looks low (difficult to see without wheel off (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275 x 40 x 19 worn on inner edge also badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor movement in joint ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275 x 40 x 19 worn on inner edge also badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 112,302 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,771 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 98,771 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 88,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,586 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,939 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 71,939 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot lid wont open (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,985 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,502 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,251 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2017 44,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 32,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,907 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 THZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

YC62 THZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YC62 THZ safe to buy?

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