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YG62 OPV

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,306 mi
Last recorded123,306 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 OPV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 123,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 113,701 miles

Both front tyre treads heavily worn on inner edges recommend replacement A.S.A.P.

Pass 14 Oct 2023 102,476 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre (inner shoulder) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2022 91,849 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,080 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 57,593 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 45,834 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 33,958 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 22,569 miles

slight free play off side front inner rack joint

Pass 14 Oct 2015 15,392 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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YG62 OPV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YG62 OPV, 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 YG62 OPV registered?

YG62 OPV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 November 2012.

Is YG62 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 OPV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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