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YD12 LCN

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,317 mi
Last recorded144,317 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 LCN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 144,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 138,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 138,486 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 131,299 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 131,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly. Refitted correctly and adjusted. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 123,828 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 123,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 122,274 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stops split Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 122,252 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Bump stops split Both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 119,586 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,069 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,333 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,645 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat loose in its fitment

Fail 5 Feb 2015 48,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat loose in its fitment

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 LCN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LCN, 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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YD12 LCN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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