2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · J99 OBO
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2012. Recorded mileage 191,794 miles. MOT valid until 15/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1995cc
J99 OBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 191,794 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for J99OBO.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for J99OBO. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
J99 OBO Mileage History
- 08/02/2023157,715 mi
- 08/02/2023157,715 mi
- 05/02/2024172,205 mi+14,490 mi
- 04/02/2025182,140 mi+9,935 mi
- 16/03/2026191,794 mi+9,654 mi
Average of roughly 10,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J99 OBO 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 (J99 OBO) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (J99O Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as J99OBO.
AUDI
A6
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
FORD
FIESTA
AUDI
1 SERIES
VOLKSWAGEN
TOUAREG
AUDI
A3 S LINE TFSI
SCANIA
R730
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
MERCEDES-BENZ
E
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
VOLVO
240
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF