2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · J1 MHU
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2012. Recorded mileage 112,872 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2993cc
J1 MHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 112,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J1 MHU Mileage History
- 15/09/202294,127 mi
- 14/09/2023100,839 mi+6,712 mi
- 15/09/2023100,842 mi+3 mi
- 28/08/2024106,792 mi+5,950 mi
- 12/09/2025112,872 mi+6,080 mi
Average of roughly 6,264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J1 MHU 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 (J1 MHU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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