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CE12 TZD

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,817 mi
Last recorded136,817 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 TZD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 136,817 miles

surface corrosion to rear sub frame ans suspension components

Pass 2 May 2025 131,782 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 125,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 120,629 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 113,059 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 112,701 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 105,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,520 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,243 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,466 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,289 miles

Offside front tyre close to limit on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2016 64,262 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both front and rear (6.3.4a)

Offside front tyre close to limit on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2015 55,701 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,593 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge.

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 TZD is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

CE12 TZD is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is CE12 TZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 TZD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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