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YR12 GYA

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,495 mi
Last recorded158,495 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 GYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 158,495 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 158,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 158,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 140,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 125,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 114,611 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 114,611 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 103,172 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 91,240 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,947 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,550 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,518 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 68,517 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,149 miles

Offside Front Nail In Tyre Wall

Fail 13 Mar 2015 35,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,398 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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YR12 GYA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR12 GYA, 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 YR12 GYA registered?

YR12 GYA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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