2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · GP12 ATV
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 126,638 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP12 ATV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 126,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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GP12 ATV 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 (GP12 ATV) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GP12 ATV Mileage History
- 20/12/2023104,273 mi
- 23/12/2024118,885 mi+14,612 mi
- 24/12/2024118,892 mi+7 mi
- 29/01/2026126,638 mi+7,746 mi
- 30/01/2026126,638 mi
Average of roughly 10,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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