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CX61 UBN

2012 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,666 mi
Last recorded141,666 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 UBN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 141,666 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 141,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner and outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 130,163 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 119,146 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 2 Feb 2023 105,682 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 105,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 105,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 91,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,066 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted around outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 65,228 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 55,905 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 55,905 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,939 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 45,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 39,598 miles

Front wipers starting too smear

O/s rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 5 Dec 2014 27,674 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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CX61 UBN is a 2012 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX61 UBN, 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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CX61 UBN is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 2 January 2012.

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