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C3 JGN

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,651 mi
Last recorded148,651 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JGN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 148,651 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 143,406 miles

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

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

all suspension

Pass 3 May 2024 138,334 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 138,334 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 132,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 124,614 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 124,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 109,498 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 101,535 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,046 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 70,865 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,303 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 42,303 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 39,372 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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C3 JGN is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C3 JGN, 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 C3 JGN registered?

C3 JGN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is C3 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 JGN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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