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C21 PNY

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,926 mi
Last recorded71,926 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 PNY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,926 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Thrust bush has play in it

Pass 27 Jun 2025 70,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2024 67,959 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,612 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,571 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 50,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 41,960 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,083 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 18 Feb 2020 41,081 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire securing clips deteriorated and wire capable of touching road wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts pad wear sensor wire securing clips deteriorated and wire capable of touching road wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2018 37,270 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bind detected when rotating wheel by hand

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2017 31,918 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 31,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,649 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,508 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 PNY is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C21 PNY, 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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C21 PNY is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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