2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · VO62 BNB
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 99,666 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,666 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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VO62 BNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 99,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO62 BNB 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 (VO62 BNB) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
VO62 BNB Mileage History
- 12/10/202278,772 mi
- 29/09/202383,706 mi+4,934 mi
- 08/03/202484,579 mi+873 mi
- 03/03/202591,496 mi+6,917 mi
- 04/03/202699,666 mi+8,170 mi
Average of roughly 6,159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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