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YT62 MLV

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,185 mi
Last recorded107,185 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 107,185 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 107,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 99,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 89,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,597 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,370 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,024 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2021 66,019 miles

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

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

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

bonnet will not secure on the nearside

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 58,188 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to test

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2019 51,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,264 miles

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 31 Aug 2018 44,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,175 miles

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Aug 2016 30,857 miles

Front both front tyres wearing low tread edges

smoke test too low to detect

Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,435 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES are wearing on the edges

BOTH REAR TYRES are wearing on the inner edges

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 MLV is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 YT62 MLV, 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 YT62 MLV registered?

YT62 MLV is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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