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YT62 BVL

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,660 mi
Last recorded125,660 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 BVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 125,660 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 117,689 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 111,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 103,742 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 103,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,075 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,085 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,048 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 66,048 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 44,611 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,357 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 21,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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YT62 BVL 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 YT62 BVL, 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 YT62 BVL registered?

YT62 BVL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is YT62 BVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT62 BVL 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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