2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · 857 DMM
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 133,679 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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857 DMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 133,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
857 DMM 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 (857 DMM) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
857 DMM Mileage History
- 28/01/202292,269 mi
- 25/01/2023100,804 mi+8,535 mi
- 18/01/2024108,041 mi+7,237 mi
- 09/01/2025119,155 mi+11,114 mi
- 22/01/2026133,679 mi+14,524 mi
Average of roughly 10,394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- N47 Timing Chain StretchSerious
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- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
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