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YT12 OVY

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,195 mi
Last recorded139,195 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 OVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 139,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

gearbox mounting bolt missing/dpf mounting bracket bolt missing ,sheered off.

under covers obscuring testable componants

Fail 5 Jan 2026 139,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

gearbox mounting bolt missing/dpf mounting bracket bolt missing ,sheered off.

under covers obscuring testable componants

Pass 6 Jan 2025 132,337 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 117,944 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 107,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 107,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 98,913 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 88,824 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped central (3.2 (a) (i))

nsf headlamp too low

Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,415 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 74,022 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,363 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer tread

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,171 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 46,279 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 32,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Feb 2015 32,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (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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YT12 OVY is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YT12 OVY, 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 YT12 OVY registered?

YT12 OVY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YT12 OVY safe to buy?

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