2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · BM53 CDS
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2012. Recorded mileage 153,417 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2993cc
BM53 CDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 153,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BM53 CDS Mileage History
- 20/01/2023144,078 mi
- 23/01/2024146,838 mi+2,760 mi
- 23/01/2024146,838 mi
- 14/01/2025150,772 mi+3,934 mi
- 23/01/2026153,417 mi+2,645 mi
Average of roughly 3,104 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BM53 CDS 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 (BM53 CDS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 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 2 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.
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