2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · YH62 GDK
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 142,900 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH62 GDK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 142,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YH62 GDK 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 (YH62 GDK) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YH62 GDK Mileage History
- 13/02/2024104,942 mi
- 07/02/2025123,670 mi+18,728 mi
- 10/02/2025123,680 mi+10 mi
- 06/01/2026142,898 mi+19,218 mi
- 07/01/2026142,900 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 19,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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