2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · NL62 OMX
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 139,438 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL62 OMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/10/2026
- 139,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL62 OMX 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 (NL62 OMX) between August 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
NL62 OMX Mileage History
- 24/08/2023123,655 mi
- 25/08/2023123,666 mi+11 mi
- 12/03/2025129,192 mi+5,526 mi
- 25/03/2025129,204 mi+12 mi
- 08/10/2026139,438 mi+10,234 mi
Average of roughly 5,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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