2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LO12 BNV
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 May 2012. Recorded mileage 84,441 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO12 BNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 84,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO12 BNV 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 (LO12 BNV) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing on outer ”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LO12 BNV Mileage History
- 07/12/202382,560 mi
- 11/12/202382,560 mi
- 13/12/202483,668 mi+1,108 mi
- 03/12/202584,441 mi+773 mi
- 03/12/202584,441 mi
Average of roughly 945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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