2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · EY62 DFO
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 92,227 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY62 DFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 92,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY62 DFO 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 (EY62 DFO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working both lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
EY62 DFO Mileage History
- 13/10/202270,182 mi
- 13/10/202375,628 mi+5,446 mi
- 13/10/202375,630 mi+2 mi
- 20/09/202480,538 mi+4,908 mi
- 14/10/202592,227 mi+11,689 mi
Average of roughly 7,341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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