2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · ST61 VLV
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 175,095 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST61 VLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 175,095 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.
ST61 VLV 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 (ST61 VLV) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
ST61 VLV Mileage History
- 08/04/2024125,212 mi
- 09/04/2024125,212 mi
- 11/04/2025148,780 mi+23,568 mi
- 11/04/2025148,780 mi
- 10/04/2026175,095 mi+26,315 mi
Average of roughly 24,891 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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