2012 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RA12 XGK
2012 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 49,699 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA12 XGK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 49,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RA12 XGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2012 BMW 3 Series (RA12 XGK) between May 2026 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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