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YD12 BPU

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,614 mi
Last recorded136,614 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 BPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 136,614 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 136,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2025 129,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 119,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (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 wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 109,373 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 100,081 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 90,893 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,513 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 60,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 48,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,670 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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YD12 BPU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YD12 BPU, 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 YD12 BPU registered?

YD12 BPU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is YD12 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 BPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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