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X21 CWA

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,688 mi
Last recorded139,688 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 CWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 139,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 135,719 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 126,089 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 121,194 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 110,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 110,292 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 100,849 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 100,849 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,957 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 83,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,636 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,682 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 44,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,631 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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X21 CWA 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 X21 CWA, 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 X21 CWA registered?

X21 CWA is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2012.

Is X21 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X21 CWA 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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