2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · KE12 FAM
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 118,554 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE12 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 118,554 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.
KE12 FAM 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 (KE12 FAM) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KE12 FAM Mileage History
- 14/09/202395,716 mi
- 14/09/202395,717 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/202496,438 mi+721 mi
- 18/02/202596,882 mi+444 mi
- 09/01/2026118,554 mi+21,672 mi
Average of roughly 9,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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