2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · A18 VAD
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 82,593 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 VAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 82,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 VAD 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 (A18 VAD) between June 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
A18 VAD Mileage History
- 20/06/202264,003 mi
- 26/06/202370,316 mi+6,313 mi
- 21/06/202476,930 mi+6,614 mi
- 20/06/202580,620 mi+3,690 mi
- 24/03/202682,593 mi+1,973 mi
Average of roughly 4,945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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