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CY12 FLB

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,518 mi
Last recorded90,518 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 90,518 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 90,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 82,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 76,568 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 76,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 71,311 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,667 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 60,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 53,691 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 47,417 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 39,130 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers smearing

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 FLB is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CY12 FLB, 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 CY12 FLB registered?

CY12 FLB is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is CY12 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 FLB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CY12 FLB have outstanding finance?

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