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J12 CRA

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,591 mi
Last recorded82,591 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 CRA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 82,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 77,265 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 71,421 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,719 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 66,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 66,642 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2023 66,642 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 62,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,485 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 55,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,591 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 51,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 45,186 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2018 36,733 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 31,399 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,063 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,906 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,475 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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J12 CRA is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2010 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 76,942 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 J12 CRA, 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 16 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 J12 CRA registered?

J12 CRA is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2010.

Is J12 CRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 CRA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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