2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · B22 XBR
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 86,520 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B22 XBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 86,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B22 XBR 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 (B22 XBR) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
B22 XBR Mileage History
- 28/10/202261,587 mi
- 01/11/202261,596 mi+9 mi
- 27/10/202371,561 mi+9,965 mi
- 25/09/202479,070 mi+7,509 mi
- 15/09/202586,520 mi+7,450 mi
Average of roughly 8,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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