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YP12 USY

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,849 mi
Last recorded132,849 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 USY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 132,849 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both sides shock corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2023 127,351 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 127,351 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 121,987 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 113,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays obstructing some items

Pass 14 May 2020 108,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 99,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 100Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 100Y (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and full undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,266 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 72,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,404 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,912 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 USY is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USY, 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 YP12 USY registered?

YP12 USY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 USY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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