2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · G22 LED
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 81,500 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G22 LED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 81,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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G22 LED MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X3 (G22 LED) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G22 LED Mileage History
- 25/07/202370,222 mi
- 27/02/202573,492 mi+3,270 mi
- 27/02/202573,492 mi
- 01/04/202681,498 mi+8,006 mi
- 02/04/202681,500 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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