2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SK12 PUV
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 131,376 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK12 PUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 131,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK12 PUV 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 (SK12 PUV) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SK12 PUV Mileage History
- 11/01/2024121,602 mi
- 26/03/2025128,316 mi+6,714 mi
- 27/03/2025128,316 mi
- 25/02/2026131,376 mi+3,060 mi
- 03/03/2026131,376 mi
Average of roughly 4,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- N47 Timing Chain StretchSerious
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