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YY12 FXS

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,146 mi
Last recorded162,146 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 FXS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 162,146 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 162,139 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear joint/splines worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 146,669 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 140,228 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 132,692 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 121,698 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 108,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 98,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,024 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking nearside and offside front suspension lower front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack nearside upper windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,759 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres perished between tread

Nearside Front tyre is worn and devoid of tread on edge

Offside Front tyre is worn and devoid of tread on edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,722 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,463 miles

O/S/R tyre has a deep cut that is not exposing cords.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 FXS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver 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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

YY12 FXS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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