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CY12 OBU

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,769 mi
Last recorded88,769 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 OBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,769 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 75,906 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,014 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 70,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,877 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 58,870 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam no aim check (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 47,646 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 44,480 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 37,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 32,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,723 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 27,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,874 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 17,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OBU is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CY12 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

CY12 OBU is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is CY12 OBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 OBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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