2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SO12 VNX
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2012. Recorded mileage 121,933 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,933 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 VNX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 121,933 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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SO12 VNX 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 (SO12 VNX) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
SO12 VNX Mileage History
- 08/01/202297,205 mi
- 31/12/2022102,926 mi+5,721 mi
- 13/01/2024110,036 mi+7,110 mi
- 11/01/2025115,023 mi+4,987 mi
- 07/01/2026121,933 mi+6,910 mi
Average of roughly 6,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- N47 Timing Chain StretchSerious
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