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CX12 FDJ

2012 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,401 mi
Last recorded135,401 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 FDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 135,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering system has slightly play, detecting on steering wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2025 124,731 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 124,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 114,230 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 103,026 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 103,026 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 86,915 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 73,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 70,391 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2020 70,391 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,345 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 45,245 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 25 Apr 2015 35,425 miles

Offside 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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CX12 FDJ is a 2012 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX12 FDJ, 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 CX12 FDJ registered?

CX12 FDJ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is CX12 FDJ safe to buy?

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