2012 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · WV62 MJK
2012 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 95,837 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WV62 MJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 95,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WV62 MJK 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 (WV62 MJK) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue), Lighting (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
WV62 MJK Mileage History
- 21/04/202379,970 mi
- 22/04/202484,465 mi+4,495 mi
- 10/04/202590,370 mi+5,905 mi
- 24/04/202695,837 mi+5,467 mi
- 24/04/202695,837 mi
Average of roughly 5,273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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