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YR62 VMG

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,987 mi
Last recorded79,987 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 VMG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 79,987 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,026 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 53,864 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 41,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 40,247 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 37,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 32,660 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 28,533 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 24,865 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 21,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outside edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 16,620 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,294 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 16,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YR62 VMG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YR62 VMG, 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 YR62 VMG registered?

YR62 VMG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is YR62 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 VMG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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