2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SP12 SZT
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 157,387 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SP12 SZT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/06/2026
- 157,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
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SP12 SZT 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 (SP12 SZT) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and worn to ply on inside edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))”.
SP12 SZT Mileage History
- 01/03/2024137,514 mi
- 08/03/2024137,514 mi
- 02/04/2025145,059 mi+7,545 mi
- 03/04/2025145,059 mi
- 10/06/2026157,387 mi+12,328 mi
Average of roughly 8,735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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