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CL12 JRL

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,365 mi
Last recorded116,365 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL12 JRL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 116,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 107,875 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 107,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 May 2024 98,874 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 91,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel rotation wrong way

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

Offside Front Wheel rotation wrong way

Pass 12 May 2022 84,903 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 77,844 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 77,841 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 70,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 64,033 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 54,353 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,522 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 36,443 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 36,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 26,100 miles

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

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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CL12 JRL is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CL12 JRL, 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 CL12 JRL registered?

CL12 JRL is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is CL12 JRL safe to buy?

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