2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · RF62 OLK
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2012. Recorded mileage 77,366 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF62 OLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 77,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF62 OLK 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 (RF62 OLK) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RF62 OLK Mileage History
- 31/10/202273,504 mi
- 31/10/202375,082 mi+1,578 mi
- 05/11/202476,067 mi+985 mi
- 11/11/202476,087 mi+20 mi
- 07/11/202577,366 mi+1,279 mi
Average of roughly 1,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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