2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · LE05 TER
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2012. Recorded mileage 133,148 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. 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 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,148 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.
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LE05 TER Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 133,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE05 TER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X3 (LE05 TER) between April 2015 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
LE05 TER Mileage History
- 30/04/201560,235 mi
- 10/05/201683,706 mi+23,471 mi
- 19/04/2017100,265 mi+16,559 mi
- 30/04/2018112,408 mi+12,143 mi
- 30/04/2019115,700 mi+3,292 mi
- 06/05/2020118,315 mi+2,615 mi
- 13/05/2020118,317 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/2021120,376 mi+2,059 mi
- 27/04/2021120,376 mi
- 21/04/2022123,004 mi+2,628 mi
- 25/04/2023126,262 mi+3,258 mi
- 07/05/2024129,875 mi+3,613 mi
- 10/05/2024129,875 mi
- 22/04/2025131,310 mi+1,435 mi
- 29/04/2026133,148 mi+1,838 mi
Average of roughly 6,630 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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