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YH12 ABK

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,142 mi
Last recorded89,142 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 ABK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 89,142 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 79,362 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 73,492 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 73,491 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 65,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 59,915 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 59,891 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,442 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 48,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,304 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,322 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,309 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

child seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YH12 ABK is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH12 ABK, 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 YH12 ABK registered?

YH12 ABK is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is YH12 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 ABK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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