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CX12 KEY

2017 BMW 3 Series

Orange Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 3 Series51,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 KEY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 69,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 54,420 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x Chips In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 42,873 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 34,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 23,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 15,036 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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CX12 KEY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series in Orange with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 51,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX12 KEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CX12 KEY registered?

CX12 KEY is a 2017 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is CX12 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 KEY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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