2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · AB11 JLB
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2012. Recorded mileage 159,940 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB11 JLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 159,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AB11 JLB 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 (AB11 JLB) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AB11 JLB Mileage History
- 11/12/2023143,798 mi
- 11/12/2023143,798 mi
- 24/12/2024151,494 mi+7,696 mi
- 02/01/2025151,726 mi+232 mi
- 28/01/2026159,940 mi+8,214 mi
Average of roughly 7,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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