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CY12 DLE

2012 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,904 mi
Last recorded44,904 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 DLE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 44,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Not functioning as intended (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Possible light play in steering rack thrust washer.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 40,257 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2023 38,057 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Thrust washer repair kit required.

Pass 1 Aug 2022 36,321 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2021 35,167 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,156 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 32,494 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,654 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,963 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,827 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 22,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,623 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 DLE is a 2012 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CY12 DLE, 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 DLE registered?

CY12 DLE is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is CY12 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 DLE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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