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CP12 MVW

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,757 mi
Last recorded71,757 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 MVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 71,757 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Fail 23 Apr 2026 71,757 miles

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 6 May 2025 70,117 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2024 68,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 65,334 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,793 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 60,793 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,798 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 48,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 39,986 miles

rear tyres worn on edges quite badly but within mot scope. possible low pressure issue?

various lamps lit on dashboard pod, non mot related. advise dealer reset

Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 13,584 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 11,454 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 11,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CP12 MVW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 CP12 MVW, 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 CP12 MVW registered?

CP12 MVW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is CP12 MVW safe to buy?

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