2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · MB12 TJB
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 133,067 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB12 TJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 133,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB12 TJB 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 (MB12 TJB) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MB12 TJB Mileage History
- 03/04/2024115,575 mi
- 04/04/2024115,588 mi+13 mi
- 02/04/2025124,373 mi+8,785 mi
- 03/04/2025124,396 mi+23 mi
- 07/04/2026133,067 mi+8,671 mi
Average of roughly 8,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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