2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · R26 TBE
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 193,398 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R26 TBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 193,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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R26 TBE 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 (R26 TBE) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R26 TBE Mileage History
- 25/02/2023173,578 mi
- 19/02/2024180,750 mi+7,172 mi
- 24/02/2025186,086 mi+5,336 mi
- 03/03/2026193,327 mi+7,241 mi
- 05/03/2026193,398 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 6,557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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