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YK62 WUL

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,980 mi
Last recorded114,980 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WUL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 114,980 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 114,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 109,210 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 109,210 miles

Steering locking device ineffective rack gaiter clip loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 102,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear on 1.8mm & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 95,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear on 1.8mm & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on inner faces on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 79,203 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 79,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,723 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 70,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/19 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,970 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,600 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,403 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,819 miles

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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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YK62 WUL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YK62 WUL, 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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YK62 WUL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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