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YS12 HLU

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,604 mi
Last recorded149,604 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 149,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 142,692 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 132,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 123,721 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 123,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 114,461 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 114,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 105,556 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 96,018 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Feb 2019 86,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,182 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 58,705 miles

all 4 tyres down to 2mm

Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,758 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 30,957 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 HLU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS12 HLU, 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 HLU registered?

YS12 HLU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is YS12 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 HLU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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