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YP62 VVF

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,658 mi
Last recorded176,658 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VVF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 176,658 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 166,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 148,097 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 148,097 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 120,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 120,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 94,993 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,202 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 76,747 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,004 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 32,503 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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YP62 VVF is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YP62 VVF, 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 YP62 VVF registered?

YP62 VVF is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YP62 VVF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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