2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · PY12 BYF
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 209,965 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,965 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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PY12 BYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2025
- 209,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY12 BYF 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 (PY12 BYF) between July 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
PY12 BYF Mileage History
- 21/07/2022172,635 mi
- 07/08/2023193,735 mi+21,100 mi
- 07/08/2023193,735 mi
- 18/02/2025209,965 mi+16,230 mi
- 18/02/2025209,965 mi
Average of roughly 14,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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