2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · FR62 WYM
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 50,797 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR62 WYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 50,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR62 WYM 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 (FR62 WYM) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 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: Brakes (16 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
FR62 WYM Mileage History
- 18/09/202350,049 mi
- 09/09/202450,278 mi+229 mi
- 18/09/202550,570 mi+292 mi
- 16/09/202650,797 mi+227 mi
- 16/09/202650,797 mi
Average of roughly 250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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