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YS12 BVV

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,090 mi
Last recorded150,090 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 BVV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 150,090 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 135,070 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Oct 2024 135,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,034 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 117,383 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 108,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,520 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 80,967 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,330 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 60,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 49,459 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 49,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YS12 BVV is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YS12 BVV, 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 YS12 BVV registered?

YS12 BVV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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