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C16 WBA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,739 mi
Last recorded107,739 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 WBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 107,739 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,789 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 93,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,269 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 86,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,908 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,155 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,350 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 62,056 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 43,522 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,776 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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C16 WBA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C16 WBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C16 WBA registered?

C16 WBA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is C16 WBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 WBA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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