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CE05 RGE

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,031 mi
Last recorded123,031 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 RGE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 123,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,159 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

front washers are weak.

fuel tank heat shield loose.

Pass 28 Oct 2023 107,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 97,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shows signs of wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge **(replacement required soon before cords become exposed )** (235/55/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,951 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play In the rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Play in the offside front steering rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,491 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in the offside front steering rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,844 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 19,793 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 15,470 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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CE05 RGE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CE05 RGE, 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 CE05 RGE registered?

CE05 RGE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is CE05 RGE safe to buy?

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