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CY61 FNW

2012 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,584 mi
Last recorded156,584 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY61 FNW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 156,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall smooth/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

Offside Wear/free play detected in steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2024 151,161 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 143,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,942 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 120,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 106,905 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,429 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 87,823 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,454 miles

emissions not detected.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,454 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and discs worn. (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears and discs worn. (3.5.1g)

emissions not detected.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,254 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,284 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 33,284 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 14,092 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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CY61 FNW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Grey 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 CY61 FNW, 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 CY61 FNW registered?

CY61 FNW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is CY61 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY61 FNW 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.

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