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YH12 KVJ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,070 mi
Last recorded114,070 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 KVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 114,070 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 114,070 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 105,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 105,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 95,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Front Pads approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 83,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Discs Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Front Pads Approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,164 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 74,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 72,967 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 72,967 miles

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively thickness seriously reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 71,973 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively thickness seriously reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively thickness seriously reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 62,886 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 62,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 33,689 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,360 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 KVJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH12 KVJ, 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 YH12 KVJ registered?

YH12 KVJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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