2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · CC10 LOZ
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 109,141 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
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CC10 LOZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 109,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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CC10 LOZ 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 (CC10 LOZ) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
CC10 LOZ Mileage History
- 06/02/202358,400 mi
- 02/02/202472,992 mi+14,592 mi
- 08/02/202472,992 mi
- 05/02/202591,686 mi+18,694 mi
- 22/01/2026109,141 mi+17,455 mi
Average of roughly 17,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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