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CR54 YMS

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR54 YMS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 76,023 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 76,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,105 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,849 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 57,864 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 57,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,105 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,569 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,463 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 31,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 25,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and badly worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 18,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 18,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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CR54 YMS is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CR54 YMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CR54 YMS registered?

CR54 YMS is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is CR54 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR54 YMS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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