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YH12 EFW

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,596 mi
Last recorded58,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 EFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 58,596 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 53,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 53,959 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 47,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 45,350 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 43,047 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,288 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 37,127 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ! Front tyres very bald on all edges and 2.5mm over 3/4 of the treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 31,115 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 27,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 21,755 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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YH12 EFW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

YH12 EFW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YH12 EFW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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