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YX12 YBV

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,848 mi
Last recorded109,848 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 YBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 109,848 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 105,756 miles

play in offside front steering arm inner joint/rack end

Pass 9 Jan 2024 98,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front steering arm/rack inner joint

Fail 8 Jan 2024 98,852 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake hose union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front steering arm/rack inner joint

Pass 23 Dec 2022 93,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2021 89,235 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 89,151 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,053 miles

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Jun 2019 80,458 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 65,846 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 65,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,753 miles

no measurable level of smoke emitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,040 miles

rear number plate poor.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,241 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 YBV 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 YX12 YBV, 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 YBV registered?

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

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