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YT12 YLP

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,786 mi
Last recorded102,786 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 YLP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 102,786 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight knock to offside steering rack

Fail 23 Sep 2024 102,562 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight knock to offside steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,318 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 91,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 87,464 miles

Engine breather pipe split

Front bumper/bonnet accident damage

Fail 31 Mar 2023 87,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Engine breather pipe split

Front bumper/bonnet accident damage

Pass 27 Nov 2021 79,223 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 73,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,719 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,207 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,070 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,764 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 40,683 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked/Aged

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked/Aged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,862 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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YT12 YLP is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey 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 YLP, 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.

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What year was YT12 YLP registered?

YT12 YLP is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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