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YF12 FDV

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,738 mi
Last recorded110,738 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 FDV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 103,592 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r coil spring incorrectly mounted

Fail 3 Sep 2024 103,592 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r coil spring incorrectly mounted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 99,082 miles

o/s side repeater dim

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,223 miles

front tyres low tread on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2022 94,156 miles

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

front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2021 144,694 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,821 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,199 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 77,199 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 69,312 miles

nuder covers fitted limiting visual checks

Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,876 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YF12 FDV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue 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 YF12 FDV, 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 YF12 FDV registered?

YF12 FDV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is YF12 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 FDV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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