2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · FP12 YPC
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2012. Recorded mileage 148,452 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP12 YPC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 148,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP12 YPC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X3 (FP12 YPC) between May 2015 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
FP12 YPC Mileage History
- 31/05/2015264,703 mi
- 31/05/201632,655 mi-232,048 mi
- 27/04/201736,288 mi+3,633 mi
- 18/04/201843,186 mi+6,898 mi
- 08/04/201952,700 mi+9,514 mi
- 02/07/202061,328 mi+8,628 mi
- 21/06/202169,002 mi+7,674 mi
- 21/06/202285,741 mi+16,739 mi
- 21/06/202285,741 mi
- 14/06/2023106,201 mi+20,460 mi
- 13/06/2024124,478 mi+18,277 mi
- 14/06/2024124,479 mi+1 mi
- 23/10/2024128,466 mi+3,987 mi
- 03/10/2025136,610 mi+8,144 mi
- 16/10/2026148,452 mi+11,842 mi
Average of roughly -10,217 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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