2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LA12 VMM
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 70,272 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
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LA12 VMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 70,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA12 VMM 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 (LA12 VMM) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
LA12 VMM Mileage History
- 03/05/202252,967 mi
- 18/04/202360,379 mi+7,412 mi
- 23/04/202464,759 mi+4,380 mi
- 29/04/202567,723 mi+2,964 mi
- 28/04/202670,272 mi+2,549 mi
Average of roughly 4,341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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