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CK12 VLM

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,454 mi
Last recorded140,454 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 VLM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 140,454 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 140,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 134,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 r/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 129,249 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 123,088 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 123,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,246 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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CK12 VLM is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CK12 VLM, 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 CK12 VLM registered?

CK12 VLM is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is CK12 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK12 VLM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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