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CV12 UFG

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,724 mi
Last recorded166,724 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 UFG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 166,724 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 166,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 156,811 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 156,811 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 144,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 144,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 135,404 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 120,078 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 120,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 103,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 103,687 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 93,999 miles

Possible fault with n/s wing repeater but ok at time of test.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,508 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

O/s wing repeater dim.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,770 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,281 miles

Emission trigger point not met

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 62,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Emission trigger point not met

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UFG is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UFG, 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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CV12 UFG is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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