2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · A27 RAM
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 120,850 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,850 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.
A27 RAM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 120,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A27 RAM Mileage History
- 24/06/201531,507 mi
- 27/06/201642,821 mi+11,314 mi
- 27/06/201642,821 mi
- 19/06/201751,730 mi+8,909 mi
- 20/06/201751,730 mi
- 18/07/201859,613 mi+7,883 mi
- 22/08/201968,975 mi+9,362 mi
- 10/09/202076,542 mi+7,567 mi
- 11/09/202076,542 mi
- 30/11/202186,050 mi+9,508 mi
- 01/12/202186,051 mi+1 mi
- 25/11/202297,363 mi+11,312 mi
- 13/12/2023108,237 mi+10,874 mi
- 05/02/2025118,535 mi+10,298 mi
- 05/02/2025118,535 mi
- 23/03/2026120,850 mi+2,315 mi
Average of roughly 8,314 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
A27 RAM MOT History
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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X3 (A27 RAM) between June 2015 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)”.
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