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YG62 SZR

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,631 mi
Last recorded142,631 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 142,631 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 142,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 134,446 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 134,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 120,736 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 110,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 98,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Jacking point (block) missing

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater has condensation

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (mid rear) bush's perished, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray's fitted, various components obscured

Fail 9 Aug 2021 97,989 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Jacking point (block) missing

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater has condensation

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (mid rear) bush's perished, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray's fitted, various components obscured

Pass 7 Aug 2020 92,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2020 92,825 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail at brake caliper (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,278 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,137 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,503 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,501 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,663 miles

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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 SZR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

YG62 SZR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 4 December 2012.

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