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YX12 YBR

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,413 mi
Last recorded136,413 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 YBR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 136,413 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 129,497 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 129,497 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 124,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 124,055 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,679 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 104,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,175 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,751 miles

Offside Front brake backplate/dust cover insecure (mounting hole corroded around bolt)

Pass 6 Dec 2018 75,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge touching 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge touching 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge touching 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,900 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,109 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 37,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 20,014 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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YX12 YBR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBR, 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 YX12 YBR registered?

YX12 YBR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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