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CP12 VWA

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,186 mi
Last recorded131,186 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 VWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 131,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2025 122,700 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 119,962 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 115,293 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,930 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 108,930 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,847 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Oct 2021 97,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 81,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 81,650 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,464 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread(raised edges)

Fail 24 Oct 2019 65,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

n/s/r brake pads getting low on limit 1.5 mm(borderline pass)recommend pads

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge of tread(raised edges)

o/s/r brake pads close to wear indicator warning sensor pads getting low(borderline pass)no warning lamp on dash

slight play in o/s/f steering rack/end

Pass 31 Oct 2018 47,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,536 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,897 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,761 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 24,046 miles

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

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 VWA is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VWA, 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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CP12 VWA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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