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YH62 SVV

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,547 mi
Last recorded152,547 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 SVV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 152,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 143,291 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2024 131,469 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 131,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2023 119,651 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 110,494 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,913 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 109,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,819 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 94,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,997 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,728 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,290 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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YH62 SVV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH62 SVV, 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 YH62 SVV registered?

YH62 SVV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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