2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · DS61 XUX
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 89,103 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,103 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS61 XUX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 89,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DS61 XUX 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 (DS61 XUX) between February 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
DS61 XUX Mileage History
- 07/02/202386,829 mi
- 26/02/202487,712 mi+883 mi
- 26/02/202487,712 mi
- 22/05/202589,103 mi+1,391 mi
- 23/05/202589,103 mi
Average of roughly 994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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