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YE12 LBV

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 91,002 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 87,835 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,716 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 74,569 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,045 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 62,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,921 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2018 50,039 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 48,567 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 48,520 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 39,780 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 32,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,590 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 LBV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

YE12 LBV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is YE12 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 LBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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