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YH12 MFZ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,803 mi
Last recorded153,803 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 153,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 149,671 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 143,435 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 143,432 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm average (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 133,941 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 133,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,958 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 106,885 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 106,885 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 95,509 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,522 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too or on minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 65,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect removed and refitted bulb aim adjusted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect removed and refitted bulb aim adjusted (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too or on minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,982 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 MFZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MFZ, 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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YH12 MFZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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