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YY12 FXL

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,044 mi
Last recorded75,044 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 75,044 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 70,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 67,262 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,638 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 58,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,361 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,644 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 50,644 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 44,971 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 44,971 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,922 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,602 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,670 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 FXL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 YY12 FXL, 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 YY12 FXL registered?

YY12 FXL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YY12 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 FXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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