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YE12 OCB

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,134 mi
Last recorded81,134 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 OCB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 81,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,612 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 73,612 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,327 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,347 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 58,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,444 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,951 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 49,951 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Offside Direction indicator not working Side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 41,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 41,615 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 41,615 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))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 34,686 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,627 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 27,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 17,755 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 OCB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE12 OCB, 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 YE12 OCB registered?

YE12 OCB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is YE12 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 OCB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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