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YY12 DFO

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,474 mi
Last recorded48,474 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DFO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 48,474 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 43,324 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 43,324 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 39,927 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 36,872 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 34,165 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 31,032 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 29,408 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both master arm inner bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 19,376 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 11,958 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 9,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YY12 DFO is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY12 DFO, 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 YY12 DFO registered?

YY12 DFO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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