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C3 CXT

2012 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,014 mi
Last recorded136,014 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 CXT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 136,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rubber hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Service and brake fluid change overdue.

Pass 31 May 2024 134,855 miles

Front Windscreen wipers beginning to scrub and smear on screen.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses slight corrosion to ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service and brake fluid change overdue.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole and weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle due for a brake fluid change.

Pass 31 Mar 2022 132,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 132,501 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. heavily worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge will not be long before cords showing. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 130,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 129,198 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 125,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,925 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge(almost to cords)also nail in tread

Fail 22 Mar 2017 112,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge(almost to cords)also nail in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,792 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 93,762 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear wheelarch cover missing attention needed

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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C3 CXT is a 2012 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,396 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C3 CXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 CXT registered?

C3 CXT is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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