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CV12 HZE

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,047 mi
Last recorded153,047 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 HZE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 153,047 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 153,020 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 149,092 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 139,697 miles

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

brake pad warning light on but brake pads ok

Pass 29 Jun 2023 126,990 miles

Tailgate button broken, still opens on key

Fail 28 Jun 2023 126,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tailgate button broken, still opens on key

Pass 22 Jun 2022 114,416 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,634 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 103,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,285 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 83,785 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,967 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 74,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 64,802 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,441 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,801 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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CV12 HZE is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV12 HZE, 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 CV12 HZE registered?

CV12 HZE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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