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YD12 NCA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,043 mi
Last recorded152,043 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 152,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 138,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge [just legal] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 121,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 110,734 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 104,340 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 97,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 92,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2019 87,519 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,100 miles

Front screen washers poor

Offside Front dip beam poor pattern

Offside Front wiper has a slight smear

engine cover,, & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,203 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 56,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 40,831 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 NCA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NCA, 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 NCA registered?

YD12 NCA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is YD12 NCA safe to buy?

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