2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · HY12 EDF
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 108,159 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY12 EDF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/07/2023
- 108,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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HY12 EDF MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X3 (HY12 EDF) between February 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HY12 EDF Mileage History
- 10/02/202296,847 mi
- 05/07/2023108,159 mi+11,312 mi
Average of roughly 8,102 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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