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CE12 BCK

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,010 mi
Last recorded89,010 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BCK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,010 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 83,947 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 83,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 81,521 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 81,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,551 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 75,234 miles

all 4 tyres worn slightly lumpy

slight knock in the o/s of the steering rack, no play

Pass 16 Mar 2021 67,925 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,044 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 61,902 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 61,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 52,023 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 52,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 42,545 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 32,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 27,358 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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CE12 BCK 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 75%.

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 CE12 BCK, 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 CE12 BCK registered?

CE12 BCK is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is CE12 BCK safe to buy?

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