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BL12 CHC

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,563 mi
Last recorded97,563 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 CHC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 97,563 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2026 97,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2025 87,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 84,770 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,397 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,102 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 75,451 miles

Front universal joint worn [front propeller]

Offside Front track rod as slight play present

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

unable to check under vehicle components [under trays fitted]

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 64,699 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,212 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,877 miles

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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BL12 CHC is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 BL12 CHC, 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 BL12 CHC registered?

BL12 CHC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is BL12 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL12 CHC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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