2012 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · PFT 4
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 15 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 204,759 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PFT 4 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 204,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PFT 4 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 3 Series (PFT 4) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PFT 4 Mileage History
- 13/03/2023174,655 mi
- 05/03/2024187,246 mi+12,591 mi
- 25/03/2025194,232 mi+6,986 mi
- 01/04/2025194,259 mi+27 mi
- 10/04/2026204,759 mi+10,500 mi
Average of roughly 9,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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