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Y500 GEM

2012 BMW X3 (F25)

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,397 mi
Last recorded161,397 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X3 (F25)81,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 GEM
MakeBMW
ModelX3 (F25)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 161,397 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 157,977 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 154,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 150,754 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 147,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 Aug 2021 112,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 144,681 miles

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

wipers slight smearing

Pass 7 Aug 2020 109,895 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 141,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 104,060 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 135,654 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 135,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,963 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 87,922 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 126,871 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 118,122 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,863 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 93,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

How Reliable is the BMW X3 (F25)?

Based on 510 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
6,521
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2
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Y500 GEM is a 2012 BMW X3 (F25) in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW X3 (F25) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 81,481 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 (F25) fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y500 GEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 (F25) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X3 (F25) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y500 GEM registered?

Y500 GEM is a 2012 BMW X3 (F25), first registered on 3 September 2012.

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The MOT history for Y500 GEM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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