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A12 YAH

2011 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,176 mi
Last recorded108,176 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW X376,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YAH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,176 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 105,423 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 91,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 83,132 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,910 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,720 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 65,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 56,081 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,680 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,381 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 28,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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A12 YAH is a 2011 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 76,533 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 A12 YAH, 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 15 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 A12 YAH registered?

A12 YAH is a 2011 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is A12 YAH safe to buy?

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