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YH62 VVK

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,020 mi
Last recorded129,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 VVK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 129,020 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2025 129,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 118,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 108,302 miles

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2022 99,013 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 99,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,824 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 88,824 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,069 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Sep 2020 86,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside in car headlight adjuster not tested

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2019 80,932 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,776 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,237 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Sep 2017 62,224 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,789 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 39,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 39,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 VVK is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YH62 VVK, 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 YH62 VVK registered?

YH62 VVK is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 VVK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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