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CX12 FRO

2012 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,172 mi
Last recorded62,172 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 FRO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,172 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,022 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 58,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 49,069 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,899 miles

Under shields fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 May 2015 23,335 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FRO is a 2012 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FRO, 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 FRO registered?

CX12 FRO is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is CX12 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 FRO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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