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CX12 FHR

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,305 mi
Last recorded128,305 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 FHR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 128,305 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 128,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 120,661 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 117,826 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 113,432 miles

Brake disc's worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Suspension component's corroded but not seriously weakened

covers and under trays fitted

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 111,198 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/f brake disc back plate missing

under body shields fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2021 103,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2021 103,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,376 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,245 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to rear of vehichle

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

Rear of wiper missing

Slight play in N/S/F Track rod

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,856 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear x 2 tyres slight feathering

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,634 miles

Damage to N/S/F Of vehichle

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear bumper lose

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,587 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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CX12 FHR is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CX12 FHR, 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 CX12 FHR registered?

CX12 FHR is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CX12 FHR safe to buy?

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