2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · J24 CBE

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following a pass on 30 September 2025 at 164,291 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test shows a clean result with no defects logged, though the preceding attempt on 24 September 2025 at 163,791 miles failed with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. A similar pattern occurred in late 2024, where a fail on 30 September at 126,697 miles with no defects was followed by a pass on 2 October at 126,845 miles. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 11,735 miles per year against the 164,291 miles recorded. The jump from 106,958 miles at the October 2023 pass to 126,845 miles by October 2024 reflects about 19,900 miles in that year, above the long-term average but not abnormal. From October 2024 to September 2025 the odometer advanced 37,446 miles, a marked acceleration suggesting heavy commuting or high motorway use in the final recorded period. The record is sparse, showing only passes and no-defect fails with no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion across any entry. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the age and the 2025 mileage surge. The absence of advisories does not confirm component health; coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust emissions should be physically checked for fatigue and wear. The repeated no-defect fails hint at testing-process anomalies rather than owner neglect, but the rapid 2024 to 2025 accumulation warrants scrutiny of drivetrain and suspension components that absorb high-mileage loading.