2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SV12 EMX
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 122,353 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV12 EMX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2022
- 122,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SV12 EMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 BMW X3 (SV12 EMX) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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