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CY12 AZZ

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,761 mi
Last recorded130,761 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 AZZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 130,761 miles

brake pad wear wire damaged offside rear

brake wear warning iluminated pads all good

Fail 5 Jun 2026 130,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative repair carried out for mot advise replace (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad wear wire damaged offside rear

brake wear warning iluminated pads all good

Pass 3 Apr 2025 116,593 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 104,713 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 98,107 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 92,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,448 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 83,764 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,399 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 66,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,600 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,432 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 51,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,429 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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CY12 AZZ is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 CY12 AZZ, 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 CY12 AZZ registered?

CY12 AZZ is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is CY12 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 AZZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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