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CX12 YDE

2012 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,158 mi
Last recorded125,158 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 YDE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 125,158 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 117,031 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,634 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 100,992 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 87,390 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 82,520 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 82,517 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 74,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 65,517 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 57,207 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 47,981 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 38,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,057 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 37,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YDE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YDE, 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 YDE registered?

CX12 YDE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is CX12 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 YDE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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