2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · YK12 PYG
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 93,394 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK12 PYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 93,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK12 PYG 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 (YK12 PYG) between June 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
YK12 PYG Mileage History
- 14/06/202272,588 mi
- 29/06/202380,119 mi+7,531 mi
- 27/11/202383,705 mi+3,586 mi
- 28/11/202488,826 mi+5,121 mi
- 26/11/202593,394 mi+4,568 mi
Average of roughly 6,026 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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