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YE12 KOB

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,723 mi
Last recorded200,723 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 KOB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 200,723 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 191,851 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 183,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 174,339 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 163,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 153,659 miles

No Acceleration Detected

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

Pass 10 May 2019 134,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 114,841 miles

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,474 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,244 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2015 49,316 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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YE12 KOB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE12 KOB, 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 YE12 KOB registered?

YE12 KOB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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