2012 BMW 320d 2.0L Diesel · JEZ 6100

The 2012 BMW 320d presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 14 July 2024 at 188,145 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears broadly stable across the supplied history, with the vehicle passing three times consecutively in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Two failed tests on 2 April 2023 at 173,343 miles and 11 July 2024 at 188,073 miles both closed with no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The odometer shows 188,145 miles against an estimated 13,439 annual average, confirming high use for a fourteen-year-old executive diesel. Mileage moved from 157,019 in April 2022 to 173,728 by April 2023, then jumped to 188,145 by July 2024, reflecting roughly 14,400 miles per year of recent travel. The record is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories or corrosion flags, so the clean sheets should not be read as proof of component condition, merely absence of tester-raised concerns. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the mileage and age. The twin pre-pass failures with zero defects suggest the car may have been presented without valid documentation or with minor non-mechanical issues, implying previous owners treated MOT as a formality rather than a service prompt. Check for structural rust on subframes and sills, and verify real mileage against service stamps, since the 72-mile gap between the July 2024 fail and pass points to a quick rectification or rebooking rather than workshop repair. The high annual distance means drivetrain wear on the turbo diesel is likely advanced even without recorded faults.