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YX12 WHT

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,817 mi
Last recorded154,817 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WHT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 154,817 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 149,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Metal end of flexible brake hose corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Metal end of flexible brake hose corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 143,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 136,575 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 130,349 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 109,415 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Movement in offside inner steering rack joint advise replacement

Fail 12 Dec 2019 109,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Movement in offside inner steering rack joint advise replacement

Pass 5 Dec 2018 98,263 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 86,899 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 86,756 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 28 Dec 2016 78,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,990 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 63,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/50/18 runflat p7 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 45,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YX12 WHT is a 2012 BMW X3 in White 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 YX12 WHT, 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 YX12 WHT registered?

YX12 WHT is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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