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C5 LYX

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,440 mi
Last recorded116,440 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 LYX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 116,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 116,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 109,919 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,909 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 99,909 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 73,754 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,655 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,696 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,810 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 52,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C5 LYX is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 C5 LYX, 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 C5 LYX registered?

C5 LYX is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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