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C21 CXC

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,443 mi
Last recorded100,443 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 CXC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 100,443 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 90,583 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 90,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,114 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 12 Mar 2024 79,112 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative light levelling bar seized (4.1.5 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slightly Corroded & Suspension Arm Bolts too (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 63,980 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slightly Corroded & Suspension Arm Bolts too (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 58,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,973 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,251 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,677 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 28,734 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 19,862 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 CXC is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C21 CXC, 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 CXC registered?

C21 CXC is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 25 December 2012.

Is C21 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 CXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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