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YT12 VZS

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,816 mi
Last recorded150,816 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 VZS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2025 150,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 149,120 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 147,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 144,374 miles

Nearside Rear Outer 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))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 144,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 134,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 123,740 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 108,307 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,320 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,768 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,304 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 64,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,462 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 47,462 miles

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

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 VZS 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 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 YT12 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

YT12 VZS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is YT12 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT12 VZS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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