2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · X3 WAU
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2012. Recorded mileage 167,169 miles. MOT valid until 26/07/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
X3 WAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 167,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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X3 WAU Mileage History
- 27/07/2023145,352 mi
- 19/07/2024150,889 mi+5,537 mi
- 02/07/2025158,376 mi+7,487 mi
- 13/07/2026167,019 mi+8,643 mi
- 16/07/2026167,169 mi+150 mi
Average of roughly 7,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X3 WAU 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 (X3 WAU) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
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