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CE12 BLX

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,477 mi
Last recorded151,477 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BLX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 151,477 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 145,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure.

Fail 23 Sep 2024 145,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 138,402 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 138,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,929 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 127,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 117,304 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,530 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,840 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,741 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 89,741 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 75,649 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,659 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking on o/s streeing. suspect rack or inner joint

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 BLX is a 2012 BMW X3 in White 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 BLX, 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 BLX registered?

CE12 BLX is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CE12 BLX safe to buy?

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