2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · EN12 XCE
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 62,381 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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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EN12 XCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 62,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EN12 XCE 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 (EN12 XCE) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
EN12 XCE Mileage History
- 23/06/202243,323 mi
- 09/06/202345,761 mi+2,438 mi
- 11/12/202346,567 mi+806 mi
- 29/11/202453,046 mi+6,479 mi
- 29/11/202562,381 mi+9,335 mi
Average of roughly 5,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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