2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · HY61 FBX
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 125,605 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HY61 FBX Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 125,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY61 FBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X3 (HY61 FBX) between January 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
HY61 FBX Mileage History
- 05/01/201537,304 mi
- 22/12/201547,221 mi+9,917 mi
- 19/12/201659,124 mi+11,903 mi
- 05/01/201874,495 mi+15,371 mi
- 23/10/201878,363 mi+3,868 mi
- 04/10/201984,008 mi+5,645 mi
- 09/10/202088,625 mi+4,617 mi
- 27/09/202193,502 mi+4,877 mi
- 19/10/202299,608 mi+6,106 mi
- 04/10/2023105,575 mi+5,967 mi
- 16/10/2024110,541 mi+4,966 mi
- 16/10/2024110,541 mi
- 09/10/2025118,437 mi+7,896 mi
- 12/10/2026125,605 mi+7,168 mi
Average of roughly 7,504 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Transfer Case Failure (xDrive)Serious
The transfer case wears quickly if tyre circumferences differ or the fluid is never changed, leading to expensive judder and shunt under acceleration.
- N47 Timing Chain StretchSerious
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- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
The X3 weight and UK road conditions make rear springs a regular wear point, sometimes only noticed when the MOT tester spots a broken bottom coil.
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