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X33 CGW

2012 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

185,503 mi
Last recorded185,503 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW X373,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX33 CGW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 185,503 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 183,503 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 157,912 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 131,193 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 131,193 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 103,587 miles

nsr osr nsf tyres close to limits

Pass 11 Feb 2020 88,336 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 81,323 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,603 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,603 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,604 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 55,065 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 55,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 45,735 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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X33 CGW is a 2012 BMW X3 in Black 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 X33 CGW, 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 X33 CGW registered?

X33 CGW is a 2012 BMW X3, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is X33 CGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X33 CGW 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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