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YG62 PFE

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,495 mi
Last recorded148,495 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 PFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 148,495 miles

Offside Front suspension , very slight play when jacked up

Pass 5 Aug 2025 146,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 146,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 144,722 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 143,928 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 131,982 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in ZONE A. not bigger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 131,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge. BALD ON INNER EDGE. STRONGLY RECOMMEND CHANGING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge. BALD ON INNER EDGE STRONGLT RECOMMEND CHANGING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in ZONE A. not bigger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 116,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,128 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 108,128 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split/adrift

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A not exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 87,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split/adrift

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A not exceeding 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,066 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight knocking.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,411 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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YG62 PFE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG62 PFE, 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 YG62 PFE registered?

YG62 PFE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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