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C21 CTY

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,221 mi
Last recorded119,221 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 CTY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 119,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,937 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 112,936 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,494 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 101,243 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 93,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 88,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Feb 2020 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam no pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working flickering (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,713 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 72,799 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 72,799 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,749 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 57,749 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,099 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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C21 CTY is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C21 CTY, 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 C21 CTY registered?

C21 CTY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is C21 CTY safe to buy?

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