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CE12 WCZ

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

133,279 mi
Last recorded133,279 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 WCZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 133,279 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 125,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 113,825 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 110,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 102,888 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable SLIGHT PLAY INNER STEERING RACK (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive considered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 102,863 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable SLIGHT PLAY INNER STEERING RACK (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive considered (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 99,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 95,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,990 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,309 miles

FRONT PADS 80% WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD

Pass 16 Feb 2016 51,758 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,884 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 WCZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CE12 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

CE12 WCZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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