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YS12 BYJ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,770 mi
Last recorded39,770 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 BYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 39,770 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 39,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 39,413 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 37,902 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 33,095 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 24,504 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,410 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 19,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2016 18,050 miles

plastic engine covers and under tray fitted, preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,206 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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YS12 BYJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

YS12 BYJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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