2012 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · YR12 RXY
2012 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 137,860 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR12 RXY Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 137,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
YR12 RXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X3 (YR12 RXY) between March 2015 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
YR12 RXY Mileage History
- 30/03/201514,944 mi
- 21/04/201514,966 mi+22 mi
- 16/05/201640,207 mi+25,241 mi
- 15/05/201763,892 mi+23,685 mi
- 14/05/201888,251 mi+24,359 mi
- 21/01/201989,963 mi+1,712 mi
- 16/01/202097,752 mi+7,789 mi
- 08/01/2021102,586 mi+4,834 mi
- 05/01/2022110,104 mi+7,518 mi
- 09/01/2023117,201 mi+7,097 mi
- 18/01/2024124,002 mi+6,801 mi
- 20/01/2025129,873 mi+5,871 mi
- 07/01/2026137,860 mi+7,987 mi
Average of roughly 11,407 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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