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C8 TKM

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

130,110 mi
Last recorded130,110 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 130,110 miles

Nearside Front brake shield loose

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 130,110 miles

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

Nearside Front brake shield loose

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 119,856 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 106,346 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,894 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 96,665 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,568 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 90,568 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,350 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 30,678 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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C8 TKM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 C8 TKM, 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 C8 TKM registered?

C8 TKM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is C8 TKM safe to buy?

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