2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · GF62 XPM
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 157,136 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF62 XPM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 157,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF62 XPM 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 (GF62 XPM) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R19 102Y Extra Load (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
GF62 XPM Mileage History
- 06/06/2023124,971 mi
- 11/06/2024138,278 mi+13,307 mi
- 13/06/2024136,278 mi-2,000 mi
- 18/06/2025157,135 mi+20,857 mi
- 24/06/2025157,136 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 15,683 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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