2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GD12 MLF
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 71,347 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD12 MLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 71,347 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD12 MLF 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 (GD12 MLF) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 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: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
GD12 MLF Mileage History
- 07/03/202352,518 mi
- 05/03/202459,170 mi+6,652 mi
- 04/03/202565,370 mi+6,200 mi
- 17/02/202671,298 mi+5,928 mi
- 27/02/202671,347 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 6,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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