2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · CR07 TJM
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 140,684 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CR07 TJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 140,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CR07 TJM 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 (CR07 TJM) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CR07 TJM Mileage History
- 09/11/2022109,159 mi
- 09/11/2023121,428 mi+12,269 mi
- 10/11/2023121,428 mi
- 19/11/2024132,120 mi+10,692 mi
- 12/11/2025140,684 mi+8,564 mi
Average of roughly 10,477 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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