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YD12 PWN

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,136 mi
Last recorded122,136 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 122,136 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 122,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2025 115,627 miles

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

Offside Front Upper small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2024 108,105 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 108,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 101,932 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 101,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 92,323 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2021 81,463 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 68,090 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 53,290 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,162 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 24,255 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 PWN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PWN, 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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What year was YD12 PWN registered?

YD12 PWN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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