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YS12 LRV

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,703 mi
Last recorded133,703 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 133,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 130,838 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2025 130,820 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure boot floor grommet insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 129,421 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 127,561 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 127,561 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 127,556 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 127,144 miles

advise offside steering rack play

Fail 21 Mar 2022 127,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise offside steering rack play

Pass 15 Feb 2021 124,193 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 121,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 113,264 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,261 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,037 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 89,354 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,118 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 89,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LRV is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

YS12 LRV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is YS12 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS12 LRV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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