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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

A12 YAHMOT history

A12 YAH is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 24 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

A12 YAH silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,953 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 YAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 YAH was last recorded at 114,953 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,868 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
7,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,953 miles
  • 2025 – 108,176 miles
  • 2024 – 105,423 miles
  • 2023 – 98,464 miles
  • 2022 – 91,004 miles
  • 2021 – 83,132 miles
  • 2020 – 78,422 miles
  • 2019 – 72,910 miles
  • 2018 – 65,720 miles
  • 2017 – 56,081 miles
  • 2016 – 47,106 miles
  • 2015 – 36,680 miles
  • 2014 – 28,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,953 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to fail criteria - 225/60 R17 99V (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryService reminder illuminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,953 miles (+85)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,953 miles
    Test number
    832183839229
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to fail criteria - 225/60 R17 99V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryService reminder illuminated

  2. Fail114,868 miles (+6,692)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,868 miles
    Test number
    545881027916
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60 R17 99V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to fail criteria - 225/60 R17 99V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryService reminder illuminated
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicates a deflated or multiple deflated tyres

  3. Pass108,176 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,176 miles
    Test number
    144344159351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,423 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,423 miles
    Test number
    369397695690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,464 miles (+7,460)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,464 miles
    Test number
    883171378682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,004 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,004 miles
    Test number
    537011761696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail91,004 miles (+7,872)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,004 miles
    Test number
    751085911270
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm, heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass83,132 miles (+4,710)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,132 miles
    Test number
    509376877424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,422 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    843306934888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,910 miles (+7,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,910 miles
    Test number
    748598572629
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass65,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,720 miles
    Test number
    948266177152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,716 miles (+9,635)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,716 miles
    Test number
    139758525418
    • MajorOffside 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))

  13. Pass56,081 miles (+8,975)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    989483176575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,106 miles (+10,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,106 miles
    Test number
    832994302778
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass36,680 miles (+8,299)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,680 miles
    Test number
    704590869578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,381 miles
    Test number
    706020384291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail28,381 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,381 miles
    Test number
    378310884273
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about A12 YAH

Does A12 YAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 YAH is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 YAH?
The MOT on A12 YAH is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 YAH done?
A12 YAH was recorded at 114,953 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,190 miles a year.
Has A12 YAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 YAH has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on A12 YAH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A12 YAH find?
A12 YAH passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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