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CE12 XYH

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,877 mi
Last recorded197,877 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 XYH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 197,877 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 189,092 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2025 189,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2023 171,103 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 245/50 R18 100W Pirelli Run Flat (Out of shape) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50 R18 100W Pirelli Run Flat (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 162,038 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Lollipop Joint

Pass 15 Jul 2021 155,884 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 155,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/50/18 runflat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 245/50/18 runflat tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,363 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 119,946 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 98,775 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture is in an unrepairable place on outer edge of the tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,905 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 54,158 miles

Oil leak

cut in o/s/f tyre

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 XYH is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

CE12 XYH is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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