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CA04 ELO

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,526 mi
Last recorded115,526 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 ELO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 115,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 112,233 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2024 108,582 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 99,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 92,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured to just over 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 84,503 miles

Top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2020 78,650 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 72,797 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,309 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,832 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,440 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 38,440 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,902 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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CA04 ELO is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CA04 ELO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA04 ELO registered?

CA04 ELO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is CA04 ELO safe to buy?

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