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YH12 HWE

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,763 mi
Last recorded138,763 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 138,763 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 138,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2025 136,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 128,530 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,497 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 97,769 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 91,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 83,723 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,908 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,866 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 53,599 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,880 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 42,570 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 HWE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HWE, 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 HWE registered?

YH12 HWE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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