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YG62 TFE

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

175,074 mi
Last recorded175,074 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 175,074 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 164,131 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 164,130 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 149,545 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner no cords on display (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 132,563 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 109,901 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 95,918 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,923 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,535 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 28,351 miles

nsr tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge

rear tyres cracking in tread

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 TFE 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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

YG62 TFE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is YG62 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG62 TFE 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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