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YP12 GEK

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,933 mi
Last recorded125,933 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GEK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 125,933 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 125,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 118,572 miles

Nearside Front sun visor is missing

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

Fail 17 May 2023 118,419 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch as sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch as sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front sun visor is missing

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 111,657 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 111,657 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 104,749 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 104,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 99,269 miles

Emissions too low to record a reading

Offside Rear Light cluster broken on side not emitting white light to rear

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,371 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 83,263 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,593 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,468 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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YP12 GEK is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc 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 YP12 GEK, 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 YP12 GEK registered?

YP12 GEK is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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