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YG62 SUU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,595 mi
Last recorded104,595 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 SUU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 104,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 94,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40-19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40-19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 86,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40-19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40-19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 86,356 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40-19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45-19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40-19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,299 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 73,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front curved arm inner bush slight play when wheel moved back and forth (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front curved arm inner bush slight play when wheel moved back and forth (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit has condensation inside

Fail 28 Jun 2021 70,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front curved arm inner bush slight play when wheel moved back and forth (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front curved arm inner bush slight play when wheel moved back and forth (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit has condensation inside

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 67,998 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 61,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 53,618 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,300 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 44,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 27,150 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 SUU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YG62 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

YG62 SUU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is YG62 SUU safe to buy?

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