2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · EL54 MAL
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05/04/2012. Recorded mileage 117,183 miles. MOT valid until 01/06/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
EL54 MAL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 117,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EL54 MAL Mileage History
- 06/04/201536,894 mi
- 23/03/201647,412 mi+10,518 mi
- 20/03/201756,268 mi+8,856 mi
- 16/03/201862,848 mi+6,580 mi
- 20/04/201971,897 mi+9,049 mi
- 27/03/202078,132 mi+6,235 mi
- 27/03/202078,132 mi
- 16/04/202182,975 mi+4,843 mi
- 16/04/202182,975 mi
- 04/06/202290,107 mi+7,132 mi
- 13/07/202396,382 mi+6,275 mi
- 13/07/202396,382 mi
- 08/07/2024103,162 mi+6,780 mi
- 02/07/2025110,672 mi+7,510 mi
- 02/07/2025110,672 mi
- 03/06/2026117,183 mi+6,511 mi
- 03/06/2026117,183 mi
Average of roughly 7,195 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
EL54 MAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X3 (EL54 MAL) between April 2015 and June 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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