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YD12 JBO

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,915 mi
Last recorded187,915 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 JBO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 187,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 177,862 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 165,051 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 154,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 143,531 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 133,621 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 123,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 112,560 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 112,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,210 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 102,210 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,738 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 94,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JBO is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YD12 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

YD12 JBO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is YD12 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD12 JBO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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