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CV12 JBU

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,083 mi
Last recorded162,083 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 162,083 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 155,580 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 143,631 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 143,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 131,619 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 120,737 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 116,642 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 116,638 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 104,667 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 91,142 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,122 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,042 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 40,192 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

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 JBU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JBU, 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 CV12 JBU registered?

CV12 JBU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is CV12 JBU safe to buy?

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