2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · CM08 LJM
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 163,884 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CM08 LJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 163,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CM08 LJM 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 (CM08 LJM) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CM08 LJM Mileage History
- 14/10/2022144,748 mi
- 16/10/2023153,742 mi+8,994 mi
- 07/10/2024157,986 mi+4,244 mi
- 23/10/2025163,881 mi+5,895 mi
- 24/10/2025163,884 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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