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CX12 VMT

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,172 mi
Last recorded93,172 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VMT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 93,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal shard (punctured) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s reverse light inop

Fail 24 Nov 2025 93,170 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal shard (punctured) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s reverse light inop

Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,852 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,419 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,008 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,698 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front inner rack arm and/or steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2021 72,696 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

slight play in offside front inner rack arm and/or steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2020 67,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 55,654 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 55,641 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,574 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitteds

Pass 23 May 2017 41,348 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 33,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 28,168 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,433 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VMT is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 VMT, 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 VMT registered?

CX12 VMT is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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