2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · PY61 GYZ
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 123,485 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY61 GYZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 123,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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PY61 GYZ 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 (PY61 GYZ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
PY61 GYZ Mileage History
- 11/10/2022110,716 mi
- 02/10/2023115,740 mi+5,024 mi
- 16/10/2024120,045 mi+4,305 mi
- 25/10/2024120,046 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/2025123,485 mi+3,439 mi
Average of roughly 4,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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